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Lincoln MKZ 2017technical service bulletin

Bulletin SSM 46265 · NHTSA communication 10094621 · issued Dec 14, 2016

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Power Train
component
2017
model years
1
vehicle entries

Official summary

Some 2017 mkz vehicles may exhibit a check headlamp message after a remote start event and may also exhibit diagnostic trouble codes (dtc): u0401, u0253, and/or u0155. Engineering is currently investigating this concern. No repairs should be attempted at this time. Monitor the on-line automotive service information system (oasis) for updates.

Vehicles covered

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.