Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V158000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. The consumer stated that Ford completed the work necessary to repair the vehicle.
2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid airbags problems
17 complaints (29% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 29%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
Owners did not name a specific part.
At what mileage
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Lincoln MKZ Hybrid airbags problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at all frontal inflators using propellant 2004 that do not contain a "desiccant" (a substance that traps and holds moisture) in US vehicles are under recall. These "non-desiccated" inflators either have been or are required to be replaced.In some cases, the remedy part for these recalled inflators was, or will be, an inflator using either propellant 2004 or 2004L that does contain a desiccant. None of these "desiccated" remedy parts (which were installed in older model year vehicles) are currently under recall for a degradation concern. Certain subsets of desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004 for use as original equipment, however, have been recalled for a degradation concern. All Takata inflators produced with propellant 2004L contain desiccant, and none of these desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L are under recall for a degradation concern. There have been no reported field ruptures in any non-recalled desiccated PSAN inflators.It is understood that desiccants fully saturate at some threshold, at which point any additional moisture will not be captured. This means the degradation process observed in non-desiccated inflators using propellant 2004 may also occur in non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004, assuming additional moisture enters the inflator and high temperature cycling occurs. Based on available information, desiccant saturation can occur within the first five years in the worst environments, and the time required for full saturation is affected by multiple factors. While no present safety risk has been identified, further work is needed to evaluate the future risk of non-recalled desiccated inflators using propellant 2004.Three entities -- Takata (now known as TK Global), the Independent Testing Coalition, and Exponent -- have been studying the long-term behavior of Takata desiccated PSAN inflators using propellant 2004L (as well as 2004) in the presence of moisture and temperature cycling. The research efforts, which include development of predictive modeling techniques and field sample analysis, are ongoing. To date, none of the researchers have identified field evidence showing that propellant 2004L is undergoing a degradation process that leads to aggressive deployment and potential rupture. However, the time in service of such inflators remains short compared to that of the inflators using propellant 2004. Further study is needed to assess the long-term safety of desiccated inflators using propellant 2004L.The Office of Defects Investigation is opening this investigation to examine whether a safety defect related to propellant degradation exists in non-recalled desiccated PSAN frontal inflators manufactured by Takata. This investigation will require extensive information on Takata production processes and surveys of inflators in the field. Lists of recall actions that may have used desiccated PSAN inflators as remedy parts, as well as the makes and models originally manufactured with them, is available with the downloadable version of this document (see -- note this information is subject to change/revision as the investigation proceeds). This investigation does not supersede EA15-001, which remains open.
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What 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 lincoln mkz hybrid. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Joe machens capital city ford (807 southwest blvd, jefferson city, missouri 65109, (855) 929-5900) was made aware of the recall in march of 2017 and stated that the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 lincoln mkz hybrid. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Evergreen ford lincoln (1500 18th avenue nw, issaquah, washington 98027, (425) 392-6900) was made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I am currently in a rental and have been for months. California code requires that, if a manufacturer or its representative is unable to repair the motor vehicle to conform to the vehicles applicable express warranty after a reasonable number of attempts. Its been two years, maybe longer. The vehicle is now in nonconformity for over 60 days.
Takata recall: I received notice the recall a year ago. I immediately called a ford dealer about the recall who told me they would call when ready to replace my air bag. I have not been contacted nor gotten my air bag replaced.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 lincoln mkz hybrid. The contact stated that the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the recall notification in 2015. The dealer (pompano ford, inc., 2741 n federal hwy, pompano beach, fl 33064) stated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was also contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 lincoln mkz hybrid. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Germain lincoln (133303 tamiami trail north, naples, florida, (888) 649-3826) was made aware of the recall and stated that the part was unavailable. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. *tt consumer stated no parts available. Updated 12/13/18
I currently have a rental car because of the "takata recall", but the main issue is the traction control function. The adjustments made when traction control is on, during periods of rain have almost cause 3 collisions I think of. Its not like a loss of power steering, but an overcompensation. It feels ready to hydroplane when ever there is heavy rain. I have also replaced all four wheels and it makes no difference.
Takata recall. I was notified of a recall of takata airbag inflators for my car this date by postcard. From tk holdings, inc. I contacted the dealer who informed me "there are no parts available anywhere to repair the defect." thus, I have no remedy available to repair this safety defect in my car.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 lincoln mkz hybrid. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v024000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact received the recall notice over a year ago. The dealer (albany ford subaru, 929 san pablo ave, albany, ca 94706(510) 528-1244) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact received a postcard from tk holdings, alerting him that they filed for bankruptcy. The contact had not experienced a failure. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Questions about the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid airbags
Does the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the airbags of the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, 29% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid airbags problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid airbags?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid have bad airbags?
The Lincoln MKZ Hybrid model years with the most airbags complaints are 2011 (18 complaints) and 2012 (17 complaints).
Other 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid problems
Steering 19Electrical 8Brakes 6Engine 6Body 4Driver assistance 3Fuel system 3Acceleration 2Transmission 2Lights 1Locks 1Seats 1
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