Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Lincoln Navigator, and Ford Expedition vehicles. The second row center seat track assemblies may be missing one or both of the J-Channel reinforcement brackets, possibly allowing the seat to move in the event of a crash.
Ford Motor Company – Seats are Missing J-Channel Reinforcement Brackets
| Report Received Date | 11/14/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V805000 |
| Consequence Summary | In the event of a crash, a seat that moves may not properly restrain the seat occupant, increasing their risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the second row center seat for any missing J-channel reinforcement brackets, replacing the center seat frame assembly as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner notification was sent on December 21, 2018. A second letter will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S37 |
| Recall Code | 18S37 |
| Potentially Affected | 34946 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V805000) |
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