Suspension: rearRecall 15V-334 · 1998–2005 Dabryan Lincon Town CAR 120" Limo
Accubuilt, Inc. recall 15V-334 covers 970 1998–2005 Dabryan Lincon Town CAR 120" Limo for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 2015.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V334000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 risk
The rubbing driveshaft may generate significant heat, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.