CRAFTSMEN LINCOLN TOWN CAR 1996: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V182000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| CRAFTSMEN | LINCOLN TOWN CAR | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-11-04 | 2002-07-02 | 2002-07-22 |
Manufacturers Involved: CRAFTSMEN LIMOUSINE
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 79
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217
CERTAIN LIMOUSINES, AS ALTERED BY JMRL SALES & SERVICE, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THESE VEHICLES LACK PROPER EMERGENCY ESCAPE INSTRUCTIONS AND LABELS.
IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, AN OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY EXIT THE VEHICLE.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH TWO LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT JMRL AT 1-800-762-0447.
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
