The Office of Defects Investigations (ODI) is an office within the NHTSA which investigates serious safety problems in the design, construction or performance of vehicles. The NHTSA is authorized to order manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles, if the ODI finds a safety issue. NHTSA investigations for the 2013 Lincoln MKZ, both ongoing and closed, are listed below:

  1. INVESTIGATION: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

    NHTSA #EA21002

    Status:
    PENDING

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  2. INVESTIGATION: Door Latch Failures

    NHTSA #RQ19005

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  4. INVESTIGATION: Door Latch Failure

    NHTSA #EA15002

    Status:
    RECALLED

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  5. INVESTIGATION: Front Brake Jounce Hose Failures

    NHTSA #RQ22004

    Status:
    RECALLED

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