1991 LINCOLN TOWN CAR RECALL - #91V147000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : HOOD : LATCH
THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1991 LINCOLN TOWN CAR |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1990 - 4/1/1991 |
| Recalled on |
9/30/1991 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/20/1991 |
| # Affected |
72,000 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
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| Description |
THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH RELEASES WHEN THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE HOOD COULD FLY UP, OBSTRUCTING THE OPERATOR'S VISION,AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
INSTALL A NEW HOOD LATCHING ASSEMBLY. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: HOOD.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: FORD HAS AGREED TO RECALL THESE VEHICLES BUT PARTS ARE NOT YET AVAILABLE.PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN DECEMBER, 1991. YOU WILL RECEIVE A LETTER FROM FORDADVISING YOU WHEN TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT WITH YOUR DEALER TO HAVE THERECALL PERFORMED. REFER TO FORD SAFETY CAMPAIGN NUMBER 91S40. TO FIND OUT IFYOUR CAR IS INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL, CALL FORD'S TOLL FREE LINE (1-800-392-3673)AND PROVIDE THEM WITH YOUR VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. IF YOU AREEXPERIENCING A HOOD LATCH PROBLEM, CALL FORD AT (313) 446-4654. AN OPERATORWILL TAKE YOUR NAME AND TELEPHONE NUMBER. A FORD REPRESENTATIVE WILL CALL YOUBACK. |
| See also |
1991 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
1991 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
1991 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
1991 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
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