Lincoln recall: Air bags
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the air bag cover separates during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Lincoln Nautilus 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V806000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 14, 2018
- Owners notified
- Dec 7, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 268
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 11, 2018 to Oct 19, 2018
- Part
- Air bags › Frontal
- Maker's own recall number
- 18S38
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Lincoln recall: Lane departure Jun 9, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Electrical system Jun 9, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Electrical system Mar 18, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Engine and engine cooling Mar 3, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Exterior lighting Aug 8, 2025
- Lincoln recall: Visibility Aug 8, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.