NHTSA Recall 15V248000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V248000; Date: Apr. 27, 2015
If the light output is excessive, oncoming traffic may be temporarily blinded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Lincoln MKZ
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 21,435
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to Fix:
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.
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: May 8, 2015
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