NHTSA recall 15V-248 (15V248000)
exterior lighting recall reported April 27, 2015 - about 21,435 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 15V248000
- Also written as
- 15V-248
- Manufacturer number
- 15C02
- Reported
- April 27, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- ~21,435
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
If the light output is excessive, oncoming traffic may be temporarily blinded, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 15V-248 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.