MERCEDES BENZ TOWN CAR 1991: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
| Make : MERCEDES BENZ | Model : TOWN CAR | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 1990-08-01 - 1991-04-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 91V147000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1991-12-20 | Date Received by ODI: 1991-09-10 | Date Added to Database: 1991-09-30 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 72000 | ||
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Summary:
THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A NEW HOOD LATCHING ASSEMBLY. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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