NHTSA Recall 15V006000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V006000; Date: Jan. 9, 2015
If the pts switch is inadvertently pressed, the vehicle may stop unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash. In the event of a crash with the vehicle turned off, the air bags and seat belt restaints may not function as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Lincoln MKC
Component: Electrical System:ignition:switch
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 11,144
Recall Summary:
Ford motor company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln mkc vehicles manufactured August 20, 2013, to September 9, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the push-to start/stop (pts) button that is located at the bottom of the shift transmission controls may inadvertently be pushed, causing the engine to shut off.
How to Fix:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the pts switch and reprogram the powertrain control module (pcm), free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 14s29.
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: Mar 4, 2015
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