1997 Lincoln Town Car recall: frontal
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 12, 1996. It covers about 742 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 742
- reported
- Nov 12, 1996
- related complaints
- 10
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Two bolts that attach the driver air bag to the steering wheel were not installed during vehicle assembly.
- Risk
- In the event of a frontal collision, the air bag module would stay in position during deployment. However, the module could leave the steering wheel cavity following air bag deployment.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the vehicles and install any bolts that are missing.
Recall number 96V231000
Affected vehicles
- Lincoln Town Car 1997 1997
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 10 complaints about airbags problems.
Questions about recall 96V231000
Is there a recall on the 1997 Lincoln Town Car frontal?
Yes. Recall 96V231000, reported on November 12, 1996, covers about 742 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V231000?
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and install any bolts that are missing.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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