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VehicleApr 27, 201521,435 affected

Lincoln recall: Exterior lighting

What is wrong

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."

What could happen

If the light output is excessive, oncoming traffic may be temporarily blinded, increasing the risk of a crash.

The 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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
15V248000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
Apr 27, 2015
Owners notified
May 8, 2015
Vehicles or items affected
21,435
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Feb 17, 2014 to Mar 19, 2015
Part
Exterior lighting › Headlights
Maker's own recall number
15C02
Safety standard
FMVSS 108

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.

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