Make : LINCOLN | Model : TOWN CAR | Year : 1991 |
Build Dates : 19900801 - 19910401 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V147000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19911220 | Date Received by ODI: 19910910 | Date Added to Database: 19910930 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 72000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A NEW HOOD LATCHING ASSEMBLY. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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