If the air bag cover separates during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Air Bags — Frontal

Date Announced

NOV 14, 2018

Vehicles Affected

268

Lincoln Recall #

18S38

NHTSA Campaign #

18V806000

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles that are not equipped with Adaptive Front Steering. The plastic cover on the driver frontal air bag module may detach during air bag deployment.

Actions

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began December 7, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S38.

Documents (11)

• Miscellaneous Document - Ford Media Center Nov 16, 2018 - FORD MOTOR COMPANY ISSUES FOUR SAFETY RECALLS IN NORTH AMERICA
• Defect Notice 573 Report
• Recall Acknowledgement
• Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Safety Recall 18S38 - Certain 2019 Model Year Nautilus Vehicles - Driver Airbag Replacement
• ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
• Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2018-4
• Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2019-1
• Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-3
• Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2019-2
• ISSUED Renotification Notice
• Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2019-4