2016 LINCOLN MKX
2016 LINCOLN MKX Recall Title: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
2016 LINCOLN MKX Recall Date: 2017-02-27
2016 LINCOLN MKX NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 17V123000
2016 LINCOLN MKX Recall Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
2016 LINCOLN MKX Recall Component(s): AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
2016 LINCOLN MKX Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 27531
2016 LINCOLN MKX Recall Overview: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles and 2017 Lincoln Continental vehicles. In the event of a crash, the driver's frontal air bag may not fully inflate or the air bag cushion may detach from the air bag module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, Occupant Crash Protection.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
2016 LINCOLN MKX Recall 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.