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.”
Ford Motor Company – Park Lamps too Bright with Headlights on/FMVSS 108
| Report Received Date | 04/27/2015 |
| NHTSA ID | 15V248000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the light output is excessive, oncoming traffic may be temporarily blinded, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 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. |
| Recall Code | 15C02 |
| Potentially Affected | 21435 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V248000) |
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