Recall 16V875000: 2013–2016 Ford Fusion, 2013–2015 Lincoln MKZ
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 5, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 603,392
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured November 2, 2012, to July 31, 2014, and 2013-2015 Lincoln MKZ vehicles manufactured November 14, 2012, to July 31, 2014. In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.
The risk
If the driver or front passenger seatbelt cables cannot properly restrain the front seat occupants, they would be at an increased risk of injury.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will apply a protective coating to the seat belt cable, free of charge. The recall began May 16, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S42.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2013 Ford Fusion
- 2014 Ford Fusion
- 2015 Ford Fusion
- 2016 Ford Fusion
- 2013 Lincoln MKZ
- 2014 Lincoln MKZ
- 2015 Lincoln MKZ
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V875000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 16S42
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Owner letters
- May 16, 2017
- Components
- Seat belts:front (Seats & Seat Belts)
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