LINCOLN MKC 2015: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V484000

Make Model Year
LINCOLN MKC 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-08-29 2014-08-06 2014-08-07

Production Dates: 2013-08-20 - 2014-06-06

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14C07

Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1139

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 205

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured August 20, 2013, to June 6, 2014. The affected vehicles may have visible air bubbles in the windshield glass. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205, "Glazing Materials."

Consequence

Air bubbles in the windshield could impact the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the windshields for air bubbles, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14C07.

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.