NHTSA Recall 12V243000: Rotor (service brakes)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 128 vehicles. It affects 2013 Lincoln Mkt Limousine/livery.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V243000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 12S32 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › DISC › ROTOR |
| Report received | May 31, 2012 |
| Owner notification | May 24, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford is recalling certain model year 2013 lincoln mkt vehicles with a town car package manufactured from march 6, 2012, through april 3, 2012, which are available only to body builders for upfitting as hearse or livery/limousine vehicles. These vehicles may have been transported with rear brake rotor bolts that are not fully seated allowing the head to protrude above the wheel mounting surface.
Safety risk
The raised bolt head could lead to torque loss in the wheel joint, potentially leading to wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
All the affected vehicles have been quarantined at the coach builders facilities and will be repaired before delivery to owners. Notices were mailed to the coach builders on may 24, 2012. For more information, owners may contact the ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 12V243000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Mkt Limousine/livery | 2013 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.