Recall 15V334000
SUSPENSION:REAR
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
The rubbing driveshaft may generate significant heat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | DABRYAN | LINCON TOWN CAR 120" LIMO |
| 1999 | DABRYAN | LINCON TOWN CAR 120" LIMO |
| 2000 | DABRYAN | LINCON TOWN CAR 120" LIMO |
| 2001 | DABRYAN | LINCON TOWN CAR 120" LIMO |
| 2002 | DABRYAN | LINCON TOWN CAR 120" LIMO |
| 2003 | DABRYAN | LINCON TOWN CAR 120" LIMO |
| 2004 | DABRYAN | LINCON TOWN CAR 120" LIMO |
| 2005 | DABRYAN | LINCON TOWN CAR 120" LIMO |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.