1989 Lincoln Town CAR Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1989 Lincoln Town CAR. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 96V071000Apr 25, 19967,900,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Electrical system › Ignition
  Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1988–1989, Ford Thunderbird 1988–1993, Mercury Cougar 1988–1993 +12 more

  Reported issue: The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.

  Possible consequence: This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the ignition switch.

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• 90V133000Jul 27, 1990158 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1989–1990, Cadillac Brougham 1989–1990

  Reported issue: Tire placard may contain incorrect gross vehicle weight ratings and tire information.

  Possible consequence: Limousines would not comply with fmvss 110 and consumermight unknowingly overload the vehicle because of placard misinformation.

  Remedy: Install revised tire placards.

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• 90V134000Jul 27, 1990158 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1989–1990, Cadillac Brougham 1989–1990

  Reported issue: Gross vehicle weight ratings and tire information may be incorrect on labels.

  Possible consequence: Vehicles would not comply with 49 cfr part 567.

  Remedy: Install revised certification labels.

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• 90V093000May 9, 1990544 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Other › Labels
  Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1983–1989, Cadillac Fleetwood 1983–1989

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: limousines built by empire coach. Vehicle alterers label may be missing or incomplete.

  Possible consequence: Vehicles do not comply with part 567.

  Remedy: Add compliance label.

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• 90V050000Mar 6, 1990223 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Lincoln Town CAR 1986–1989, Cadillac Fleetwood 1985–1988

  Reported issue: Safety belts (type 1 lap belts) for rear facing seats were not installed.

  Possible consequence: Lack of restraints could contribute to otherwise preventable injury and would not comply with fmvss 209 and 210.

  Remedy: Install safety belts for rear facing seats.

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