Recall 12V243000: 2013 Lincoln MKT Limousine/livery

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
May 31, 2012
Vehicles affected
128
Models
1
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 lincoln mkt vehicles with a town car package manufactured from march 6, 2012, through april 3, 2012, which are available only to body builders for upfitting as hearse or livery/limousine vehicles. These vehicles may have been transported with rear brake rotor bolts that are not fully seated allowing the head to protrude above the wheel mounting surface.

The risk

The raised bolt head could lead to torque loss in the wheel joint, potentially leading to wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

All the affected vehicles have been quarantined at the coach builder’s facilities and will be repaired before delivery to owners. Notices were mailed to the coach builders on may 24, 2012. For more information, owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Affected vehicles

  • 2013 Lincoln MKT Limousine/livery

Details

NHTSA campaign
12V243000
Manufacturer campaign
12S32
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner letters
May 24, 2012
Components
Service brakes, air:disc:rotor (Brakes)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology