Ford Motor Company | model year 2015 lincoln mkz vehicles manufactured february 17, 2014, to march 19, 2015, and equipped with daytime running lights (drl) | NHTSA Recall #15V248000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V248000 by Ford Motor Company. Affecting model year 2015 lincoln mkz vehicles manufactured february 17, 2014, to march 19, 2015, and equipped with daytime running lights (drl) Includes 21,435 affected units, Park Lamps too Bright with Headlights on/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
model year 2015 lincoln mkz vehicles manufactured february 17, 2014, to march 19, 2015, and equipped with daytime running lights (drl)
Defect Summary
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."
Corrective Action
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.