Recall 96V231000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Defect in 1997-1997 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
RECALL This recall affects up to 742 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 96V231000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 742 |
| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
TWO BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE DRIVER AIR BAG TO THE STEERING WHEEL WERE NOT INSTALLED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND INSTALL ANY BOLTS THAT ARE MISSING.
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