NHTSA recall 13V-230 (13V230000)
electrical system recall reported May 31, 2013 - about 107 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 13V230000
- Also written as
- 13V-230
- Manufacturer number
- 13S05
- Reported
- May 31, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- ~107
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
Exposed electrical wires increase the risk of electric shock.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 13V-230 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.