2016 LINCOLN MKZ RECALL - #15V618000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 13, 2015, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may have insufficent wall thickness. As a result, the fuel tanks may crack in the event of a crash and thus the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2016 LINCOLN MKZ |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
9/3/2015 - 9/12/2015 |
| Recalled on |
10/1/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
10/19/2015 |
| # Affected |
658 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE |
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| Description |
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 13, 2015, and 2016 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured September 3, 2015, to September 12, 2015. The affected vehicles have a fuel tank that may have insufficent wall thickness. As a result, the fuel tanks may crack in the event of a crash and thus the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 301, "Fuel System Integrity." |
| Consequences |
A fuel tank that cracks may leak fuel, increasing the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank, free of charge. The recall began on October 19, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15C11. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2016 LINCOLN MKZ Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
2016 LINCOLN MKZ Recall for STEERING, ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
2016 LINCOLN MKZ Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2016 LINCOLN MKZ Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2016 LINCOLN MKZ Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
2016 LINCOLN MKZ Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
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