Recall 15V-248
Ford Motor Company recalled the 2015 Lincoln MKZ: Exterior lighting (headlights).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 15V-248
- Reported
- April 27, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 21,435 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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."
The risk
If the light output is excessive, oncoming traffic may be temporarily blinded, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. Ford's number for the recall is 15C02.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Lincoln MKZ 2015