Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V806000 Reported November 14, 2018

Driver air bag module plastic cover may detach

Ford Motor Company · Air Bags · 268 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V806000
Manufacturer Campaign
18S38
Manufacturer
Component
Air Bags
Vehicles Affected
268
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 14, 2018
Completion Rate
98.88

Defect 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.

Safety Consequence

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

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 18V806000 or campaign 18S38.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V806000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V806000?

NHTSA recall 18V806000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on November 14, 2018. It addresses: Driver air bag module plastic cover may detach. The recall affects approximately 268 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V806000 or the manufacturer campaign number 18S38. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.