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1998 Lincoln Continental recalls

There is 1 safety recall on record for the 1998 Lincoln Continental, covering 571,800 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Exterior lighting: headlightsReported February 10, 1998 · 571,800 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The text and/or graphics for the vehicle headlamp aiming instructions provided in the owner guides are not sufficiently clear. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk
If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may be confused by the aiming instructions provided in the owner guides causing the headlamps to be improperly aimed.
Remedy
Owner guides containing revised aiming instructions will be mailed to owners of these vehicles.

Recall number 98V028000 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 1998 Lincoln Continental have?

1, covering exterior lighting.

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