LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V731000

Make Model Year
LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-11-16 2016-10-12 2016-10-12

Production Dates: 2016-06-14 - 2016-09-23

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 16C15

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1827

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles manufactured June 14, 2016, to September 23, 2016 and equipped with high intensity discharge "HID" headlights. The headlights may have been built with incorrect lenses, adversely affecting the turn signal visibility as well as not being properly marked. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

Consequence

Reduced turn signal visibility to other drivers and pedestrians can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlights, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C15.

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.