NHTSA Recall 13V230000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V230000; Date: May. 31, 2013
Exposed electrical wires increase the risk of electric shock.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Lincoln MKZ
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 107
Recall Summary:
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 Lincoln mkz vehicles manufactured April 25, 2012, through March 15, 2013 and equipped with an engine block heater. During use, the engine block heater cords may be bent and in certain temperatures, the wire insulation may crack, exposing the electrical wires.
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the block heater cord, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2013. Ford's recall number is 13s05. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 28, 2013
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