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Lincoln MKZ Recall 13V230: Electrical System

NHTSA campaign 13V230, reported May 31, 2013, 107 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V230Ford Motor Company
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem
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.
Risk
Exposed electrical wires increase the risk of electric shock.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Lincoln MKZ2013