USA RECALL #3 - Lincoln recalls MKC for possible windscreen bubbles.

Report Receipt Date: AUG 06, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V484000
Component(s):
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,139 

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

SUMMARY:

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2015 Lincoln MKC vehicles manufactured August 20, 2013, to June 6, 2014. The affected vehicles may have visible air bubbles in the windshield glass. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205, "Glazing Materials."

CONSEQUENCE:

Air bubbles in the windshield could impact the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the windshields for air bubbles, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14C07.

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.