Accubuilt, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V334000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V334000 by Accubuilt, Inc.. Affecting model year 1998-2005 lincoln town car 120" limousines manufactured january 2, 1998, to july 21, 2005 by dabryan coachbuilders Includes 970 affected units, Rubbing Driveshaft may Result in Fire, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 1998-2005 lincoln town car 120" limousines manufactured january 2, 1998, to july 21, 2005 by dabryan coachbuilders

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V334000
Manufacturer: Accubuilt, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-06-01T00:00:00
Subject: Rubbing driveshaft may result in fire
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 970

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: The rubbing driveshaft may generate significant heat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-rb5y.a67t_eecw
NHTSA ID: 15V334000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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