DABRYAN LINCON TOWN CAR 120" LIMO 1999: SUSPENSION:REAR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V334000

Make Model Year
DABRYAN LINCON TOWN CAR 120" LIMO 1999
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-06-01 2015-06-01

Production Dates: 1998-01-02 - 2005-07-21

Manufacturers Involved: Accubuilt, Inc.

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 970

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

The rubbing driveshaft may generate significant heat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.