1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR RECALL - #96V109000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : REAR/OTHER
THE ELR/ALR FEATURE IS USED TO ACCOMMODATE CHILD RESTRAINTS. WHEN SERVICING THE REAR BELT ASSEMBLIES, WRONG PARTS COULD HAVE BEEN USED WHICH DO NOT CONTAIN THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING FEATURE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1995 - 5/1/1996 |
| Recalled on |
6/27/1996 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
9/25/1996 |
| # Affected |
350 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER |
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| Description |
THE ELR/ALR FEATURE IS USED TO ACCOMMODATE CHILD RESTRAINTS. WHEN SERVICING THE REAR BELT ASSEMBLIES, WRONG PARTS COULD HAVE BEEN USED WHICH DO NOT CONTAIN THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING FEATURE. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT PROPERLY SECURE THE CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BELT ASSEMBLIES WITH THE APPROPRIATE DESIGN RETRACTOR AND TONGUE ASSEMBLIES. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: INTERIOR; SEAT BELTS; REAR. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH NEW SAFETY BELT ASSEMBLIES THAT USE A SWITCHABLE ELECTRONIC/AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR (ELR/ALR) FEATURE. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 17, 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, DRIVER SIDE, INFLATOR MODULE
1996 LINCOLN TOWN CAR Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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