Lincoln Continental recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 12, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Ford Motor Company recalls 2017 Lincoln Continental

Recall number

16V731000

Brand / firm

Lincoln

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 1,827 units

Why it was recalled

Reduced turn signal visibility to other drivers and pedestrians can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles manufactured June 14, 2016, to September 23, 2016 and equipped with high intensity discharge (HID) headlights. The headlights may have been built with incorrect lenses, adversely affecting the turn signal visibility as well as not being properly marked. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlights, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C15.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.