Recall
Lincoln Town Car — 91V147000
NHTSA ID
91V147000
Make
Lincoln
Model
Town Car
Years Affected
1991
Recall Date
1991-09-10
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Units Affected
72,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH RELEASES WHEN THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE HOOD COULD FLY UP, OBSTRUCTING THE OPERATOR'S VISION,AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL A NEW HOOD LATCHING ASSEMBLY.