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NHTSARecalled Jun 1, 2015 · #15V334000

Rubbing Driveshaft may Result in Fire

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. The rubbing driveshaft may generate significant heat, increasing the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
  • Rubbing Driveshaft may Result in Fire
  • 1998-2005 Lincoln Town
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Accubuilt, Inc.
Model numbers
2005 Lincoln
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice