2016 Lincoln Mkz | 2016 Ford Fusion — Fuel system, gasoline: storage
Published October 1, 2015 · Recall initiated: October 1, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V618000, published October 1, 2015. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2016 Lincoln Mkz | 2016 Ford Fusion — Fuel system, gasoline: storage.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- LINCOLN
- Model
- MKZ
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2016 LINCOLN MKZ | 2016 FORD FUSION
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Lincoln Mkz | 2016 Ford Fusion — Fuel system, gasoline: storage recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V618000 on October 1, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LINCOLN. Model: MKZ.