NHTSA recall 16V-731 (16V731000)
exterior lighting recall reported October 12, 2016 - about 1,827 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V731000
- Also written as
- 16V-731
- Manufacturer number
- 16C15
- Reported
- October 12, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,827
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles manufactured June 14, 2016, to September 23, 2016 and equipped with high intensity discharge (HID) headlights. The headlights may have been built with incorrect lenses, adversely affecting the turn signal visibility as well as not being properly marked. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Assoc. Equipment."
Why it is dangerous
Reduced turn signal visibility to other drivers and pedestrians can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the headlights, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 16, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16C15.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-731 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.