Air bags: frontalRecall 96V-231 · 1997 Lincoln Town CAR
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 96V-231 covers 742 1997 Lincoln Town CAR for a air bags: frontal problem, reported to NHTSA on November 12, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V231000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
TWO BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE DRIVER AIR BAG TO THE STEERING WHEEL WERE NOT INSTALLED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.
The risk
IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL COLLISION, THE AIR BAG MODULE WOULD STAY IN POSITION DURING DEPLOYMENT. HOWEVER, THE MODULE COULD LEAVE THE STEERING WHEEL CAVITY FOLLOWING AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND INSTALL ANY BOLTS THAT ARE MISSING.
NO OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE PERFORMED ON THIS CAMPAIGN SINCE THE VEHICLES ARE STILL IN TRANSIT TO DEALERS OR ARE BEING HELD AT DEALERSHIPS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 14, 1996 to October 17, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.