Lincoln Mkz recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 27, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Ford Motor Company recalls 2015 Lincoln Mkz

Recall number

15V248000

Brand / firm

Lincoln

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 21,435 units

Why it was recalled

If the light output is excessive, oncoming traffic may be temporarily blinded, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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."

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.