Accubuilt, Inc. is recalling certain model year 1998-2005 Lincoln Town Car 120" Limousines
— Recall Campaign #15V334000
Accubuilt, Inc. (Accubuilt) is recalling certain model year 1998-2005 Lincoln Town Car 120" Limousines manufactured January 2, 1998, to July 21, 2005 by DaBryan Coachbuilders. In certain situations, such as when overloaded or in the event of rear suspension failure, the driveshaft may rub against the vehicle body, below the rear seating area.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 970 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V334000
| Manufacturer: | Accubuilt, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 01, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V334000 |
| Units affected: | 970 |
- Description:
- Accubuilt, Inc. (Accubuilt) is recalling certain model year 1998-2005 Lincoln Town Car 120" Limousines manufactured January 2, 1998, to July 21, 2005 by DaBryan Coachbuilders. In certain situations, such as when overloaded or in the event of rear suspension failure, the driveshaft may rub against the vehicle body, below the rear seating area.
- Consequeces:
- The rubbing driveshaft may generate significant heat, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Corrective action:
- Accubilt will supply a remedy kit to replace the current jounst component mounted on the rear axle and will reimburse up to 1 hour of labor for eligible vehicles built after September 1, 2004. Owners were mailed interim notifications on July 15, 2015. The recall began on February 23, 2016. Owners may contact Accubuilt customer service at 1-419-222-1501.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.