| Issue ID | 1308636 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10895582 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKZ |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 15/05/08 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Takata recall - notice of "recall" received 7/29/16 to which lincoln motor company stated that there is no remedy available. In researching it was found that the company predicted that a resolution would be available through 2019 by state in which it was noted that my state, california, was not even listed. I suggested that a comparable loaner be made available or dealer authorization be expedited to disable the air bag. Lincoln response dated 8/5/16 was received 8/13/16 in which the company merely stated "at this point, the guidelines for this recall do not include a loaner vehicle". In that the company did not elaborate on "the guidelines" nor respond to whether or not the legislation to disable the bag has been legislated i am in receipt of a non-response and certainly see that this is not anything that could be considered a "recall". Further does the company and nhtsa expect the owner of these vehicles to continue to drive and occupy these lethal vehicles? |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SACRAMENTO, CA |
| VIN pattern | 3LNHM28T68RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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