2015 Lincoln MKZ safety timeline
- 11
- Recalls
- 3
- Investigations opened
- 2
- Investigations closed
- Recall
A rearview camera that fails to properly display an image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation RQ22004
Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures
- Recall
A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation RQ22004
Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures
- Investigation closed
NHTSA closed investigation RQ19005
Door Latch Failures
- Recall
A separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. On automatic transmission vehicles, a missing brake pedal bumper can allow the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation EA21002
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
- Recall
The incorrect headlamps may reduce the driver's visibility or make the vehicle less visible, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A door that is not securely latched could open while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant.
- Investigation opened
NHTSA opened investigation RQ19005
Door Latch Failures
- Recall
If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist, requiring a greater steering effort, especially at lower speeds, and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
A failed seat belt anchor cable cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, increasing their risk of injury.
- Recall
A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Recall
If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury.
- Recall
If the bolts corrode, the steering gear motor may detach from the gear housing resulting in a loss of power steering assist. Loss of power steering assist would require a higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Recall
If the light output is excessive, oncoming traffic may be temporarily blinded, increasing the risk of a crash.