CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
- Problem
- 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."
- Risk
- If the light output is excessive, oncoming traffic may be temporarily blinded, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2015 vehicles built between February 17, 2014 and March 19, 2015, the parking lights do not dim from their daytime running light level when they are used together with the headlights. As a result, light output can exceed the limit set by federal lighting standard FMVSS 108.
Excessive light output can temporarily blind oncoming drivers, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this issue and check whether their vehicle is included in the recall.
The repair is free. Dealers will update the lighting control software at no cost to the owner. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 15C02), and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lincoln MKZ | 2015 |
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