NHTSA Complaint #511036 — 1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	511036
Vehicle	1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Date of Incident	August 1, 1996
Date Filed	March 25, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

HOOD LATCH FAILED, CAUSING HOOD TO FLY OPEN PRIOR TO RECALL.

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