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NHTSARecalled Apr 27, 2015 · #15V248000

Park Lamps too Bright with Headlights on/FMVSS 108

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Description

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." If the light output is excessive, oncoming traffic may be temporarily blinded, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Park Lamps too Bright with Headlights on/FMVSS 108
  • 2015 Lincoln MKZ
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
2015 Lincoln
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice