Lincoln Mkz recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

October 1, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Ford Motor Company recalls 2016 Lincoln Mkz, Fusion

Recall number

15V618000

Brand / firm

Lincoln, Ford

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 658 units

Why it was recalled

A fuel tank that cracks may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire.

What was recalled

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 13, 2015, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may have insufficent wall thickness. As a result, the fuel tanks may crack in the event of a crash and thus the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C11.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.