Recall
Lincoln Town Car — 96V231000
NHTSA ID
96V231000
Make
Lincoln
Model
Town Car
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
1996-11-12
Component
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Units Affected
742
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
TWO BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE DRIVER AIR BAG TO THE STEERING WHEEL WERE NOT INSTALLED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.
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.