Is the 2012 LINCOLN MKZ safe to drive?

The 2012 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 21V158000

High Priority Plain English 2021-03-10

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

The driver-side air bag in your vehicle is designed to deploy in a crash to protect you. But in certain models, the propellant that makes it work can break down over time, especially in hot and humid conditions.

Risk if Unfixed

If the air bag inflator explodes, sharp metal fragments could shoot towards you or other passengers, causing serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening situation.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new one, completely free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible, especially if you've experienced high temperatures or humidity in your area.

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #21V158000. 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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