Recall 15V334000 — SUSPENSION:REAR Defect in 1998-2005 DABRYAN LINCON TOWN CAR 120" LIMO
RECALL This recall affects up to 970 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 15V334000 |
| Manufacturer | Accubuilt, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 970 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Affected Vehicles |
1998 DABRYAN LINCON TOWN CAR 120" LIMO, 1999 DABRYAN LINCON TOWN CAR 120" LIMO, 2000 DABRYAN LINCON TOWN CAR 120" LIMO, 2001 DABRYAN LINCON TOWN CAR 120" LIMO, 2002 DABRYAN LINCON TOWN CAR 120" LIMO, 2003 DABRYAN LINCON TOWN CAR 120" LIMO, 2004 DABRYAN LINCON TOWN CAR 120" LIMO, 2005 DABRYAN LINCON TOWN CAR 120" LIMO
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Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Related Recalls for DABRYAN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95V133000 | 1993 DABRYAN LINCOLN TOWNCAR | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 692 | |
| 89V214000 | 1988 DABRYAN LIMOUSINE | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 771 | |
| 89V215000 | 1984 DABRYAN LIMOUSINE | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1,393 | |
| 89V216000 | 1982 DABRYAN LIMOUSINE | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 89 | |
| 89V217000 | 1986 DABRYAN LIMOUSINE | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR | 1,335 | |
| 89V218000 | 1983 DABRYAN LIMOUSINE | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1,393 | |
| 00V356013 | 2000 DABRYAN LIMOUSINE | TIRES | 723 |