Recall 19V590 affects 103,374 2015 Lincoln Mkz and Fusion vehicles for front seat belt anchor cable failure. Repair is free at any franchised Lincoln dealer.
Lincoln is recalling 103,374 2015 Mkz and Fusion vehicles because heat from a deployed front seat belt pretensioner can make the front seat belt anchor cable fail in a crash. If the anchor cable fails, front-seat occupants are not properly restrained, raising injury risk, and Lincoln dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The front seat belt pretensioner is a crash restraint part that tightens the belt when a crash begins. The front seat belt anchor cable helps hold that belt position so the driver or front passenger stays restrained. On affected 2015 Mkz and Fusion vehicles, that cable has to stay strong during the heat and force of pretensioner deployment.
The problem is inside the pretensioner assembly. When the driver or front passenger pretensioner deploys in a crash, internal heat can reduce the cable's tensile strength, which is the cable's ability to resist being pulled apart. If the cable weakens below the level needed in that moment, the front seat belt anchor cable can fail and the belt does not restrain the occupant as designed.
There is no warning sign before failure. The defect appears during a crash, when the pretensioner fires and the weakened cable is asked to hold the belt anchor in place.
Who's affected?
Both nameplates are tied to the same front seat belt component.
| 2015 Lincoln Mkz | seat belt |
|---|---|
| 2015 Ford Fusion | seat belt |
| Units affected | 103,374 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific sedan is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the seat belt anchor cable fails, the front seat belt cannot properly restrain front seat occupants, increasing injury risk. There is no warning sign before failure, so schedule the recall repair soon if your VIN is included. Repair is free at any franchised Lincoln dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Lincoln Mkz or Fusion is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Lincoln dealer to schedule the free seat-belt-cable protective coating that protects the front seat belt anchor cable from pretensioner heat in a crash.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford or Lincoln mailed one. If not, reference recall number 19V590 and Ford recall 19S25 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and keep using the front seat belts exactly as designed.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Lincoln technician applies a protective coating to the front seat belt anchor cable affected by the recall. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are free. If you already paid for this concern, Ford's original warranty program provides the repair coverage instead of a separate reimbursement program. Ask the Lincoln service desk how that warranty coverage applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| August 12, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 13, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| August 13, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 9, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 9, 2019 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| September 9, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V590?
Recall 19V590 covers 103,374 2015 Lincoln Mkz and Fusion vehicles with a front seat belt anchor cable that can fail after seat belt pretensioner deployment in a crash. A Lincoln dealer will apply a protective coating to the cable for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Lincoln Mkz or Fusion is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V590. If it is, call a franchised Lincoln dealer and ask for recall 19S25. The dealer repair is free and involves applying a protective coating to the front seat belt cable.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 19V590, Lincoln dealers apply the protective coating to the front seat belt cable free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is reduced front-seat restraint in a crash. If the anchor cable fails after the seat belt pretensioner deploys, the belt cannot properly restrain the front seat occupant, increasing injury risk. The repair adds protective coating to the cable.
When did the repair become available?
The recall repair became available on September 9, 2019. If your VIN is included and the work is still open, contact a franchised Lincoln dealer and reference recall 19S25 when you schedule the free repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V590000 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V590 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V590000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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