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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 2LMDJ8JC3ABJ02317 · Checked Oct 17, 2026
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2LMDJ8JC3AB•••••• 2010 Lincoln MKX

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Most reported Air Bags 2 Power Train 1

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Power Train Sep 2016
Ptu (power transfer unit) which is a nonservisable unit fails and has been on numerous vehicles. This failur has the potential of causing a serious accident due to it possibly locking up and causing a vehicle lose of control. I drive on the highway and didn't notice an issue…
Air Bags Jun 2016
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 lincoln mkx. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V384000 (air bags) was received in june of 2016. After contacting the dealer (dean arbor ford, 55 w. M55, tawas city, mi) and the manufacturer, the contact…
Air Bags Jan 2016
The contact owns a 2010 lincoln mks. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 14V154000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 2LMDJ8JC3ABJ02317 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.