Recall 15V476 affects 265 2015 Lincoln Mkt vehicles with missing second-row seating and tether anchorages. Repair is free at any franchised Lincoln dealer.
Lincoln is recalling 265 2015 Mkt Town Car vehicles with the livery package because they were built for five passengers but delivered without second row seats. The missing seats and required restraints increase injury risk in a crash, and Lincoln dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The second row seat in a 2015 Lincoln Mkt Town Car with the livery package is part of how the vehicle is certified to carry passengers. It also affects where child seats can be secured. With a second row installed, child restraint anchorages belong in that seating area and give caregivers a fixed point for the tether strap.
On vehicles included in NHTSA campaign 15V476, Lincoln delivered some livery vehicles without the second row seat even though they were intended to seat five passengers. Because that row was missing, the vehicle also needed a tether anchorage at the front passenger seating position. Without that anchorage, a front passenger child seat cannot be secured the way the safety standard requires.
There is no warning sign before failure. Owners will see the issue by looking inside the vehicle: the second row seat is missing, and the front passenger position does not have the required tether anchorage.
Who's affected?
| 2015 Lincoln Mkt | Connector/clip |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 265 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2015 Lincoln Mkt is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific crossover is included.
What's the safety risk?
A vehicle without the intended seats and restraints leaves occupants unrestrained or improperly restrained and increases injury risk in a crash. If your VIN is included, limit passengers in the affected seating area until a dealer inspects the vehicle. Repair is free at any franchised Lincoln dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Lincoln Mkt is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Lincoln dealer to schedule the free inspection and second row seating installation, which restores the intended seats and child-restraint anchorage.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V476 when you call.
- Keep passengers out of any missing or unrestrained seating position until the dealer repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Lincoln technician inspects the vehicle for the missing second row seating and installs the seating if it is not present. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. Out-of-pocket costs for this concern are handled through the original warranty program, not through a separate reimbursement program, because the warranty provides a free repair for the missing seating issue. Ask the Lincoln service desk how warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork for this same concern.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| July 28, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
|---|---|
| July 28, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| July 28, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 29, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V476?
Recall 15V476 covers 265 2015 Lincoln Mkt Town Car vehicles with the livery package that were delivered without the intended second row seating and required tether anchorage. The missing seats and restraints increase injury risk in a crash. Lincoln dealers will inspect the vehicle and install missing second row seating for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Lincoln Mkt is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific 2015 Lincoln Mkt is included in recall 15V476. If it is, contact a franchised Lincoln dealer and ask for inspection under recall 15C08. The dealer will install the missing second row seating if needed, at no cost.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost to owners. For recall 15V476, the Lincoln dealer inspection and any needed second row seating installation are free at a franchised Lincoln dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is that the vehicle lacks seats and restraints it was intended to have. In a crash, an unrestrained or improperly restrained occupant faces increased injury risk. The repair path is direct: have a Lincoln dealer inspect the vehicle and install missing second row seating for free.
What if I bought this Lincoln Mkt used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN, then call a franchised Lincoln dealer with recall 15V476 or manufacturer recall number 15C08 so the service desk can confirm the inspection and repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V476000 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V476 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V476000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →