Is the 2011 LINCOLN MKZ safe to drive?

The 2011 LINCOLN MKZ has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

Campaign 16V384000

High Priority Plain English 2016-05-31

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

The airbag inflator in your vehicle is a critical safety component that deploys in the event of a crash. In certain models, these inflators can rupture due to long-term exposure to extreme temperatures and humidity.

Risk if Unfixed

If the airbag inflator ruptures, sharp metal fragments could fly towards you, causing serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening situation that requires immediate attention.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty airbag inflator with a new one, at no cost to you. You should not drive your vehicle until the repair is done, and you'll receive a separate notice when the replacement parts are available.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #16V384000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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