| Issue ID | 1420138 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11042081 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKZ |
| Model Year | 2009 |
| File date | 01/08/15 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2009 lincoln mkz. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While driving approximately 40 mph, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle received damage to the front end and was towed. A police report was filed. The contact was unable to recall the specific injuries; however, medical attention was later sought. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was towed to a body shop and repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. Vin tool confirms parts not available. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | FINDLAY, OH |
| VIN pattern | 3LNHM26T89RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
| Was medical attention required? | Y |
| Was part original equipment? | |
| No. of injured persons | 1 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 40 |
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