Recall 96V231000: 1997 Lincoln Town CAR

Report received

Nov 12, 1996

Manufacturer

Ford motor company

Potentially affected

742vehicles

Model years

1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Two bolts that attach the driver air bag to the steering wheel were not installed during vehicle assembly.

Possible consequence

In the event of a frontal collision, the air bag module would stay in position during deployment. However, the module could leave the steering wheel cavity following air bag deployment.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the vehicles and install any bolts that are missing.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1997 Lincoln Town CAR314 complaints