Visibility: windshieldRecall 14V-484 · 2015 Lincoln MKC
Ford Motor Company recall 14V-484 covers 1,139 2015 Lincoln MKC for a visibility: windshield problem, reported to NHTSA on August 6, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 70% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V484000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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."
The risk
Air bubbles in the windshield could impact the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
70%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 8 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 20, 2013 to June 6, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.