LINCOLN MKZ 2015: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V248000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN | MKZ | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-05-08 | 2015-04-27 | 2015-04-27 |
Production Dates: 2014-02-17 - 2015-03-19
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15C02
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 21435
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured February 17, 2014, to March 19, 2015, and equipped with daytime running lights "DRL". In the affected vehicles, the parking lights do not reduce their light output from a DRL level when used in conjunction with the headlights. As such, the light output may exceed the the permissable amount allowed by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
If the light output is excessive, oncoming traffic may be temporarily blinded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford has notified owners, and dealers will update the lighting control software, free of charge. The recall began on May 8, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for the recall is 15C02.
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.
