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Report Date :
February 9, 2010 at
10:35 PM
NHTSA Campaign ID number :
95V151000
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
LINCOLN / TOWN CAR
1991-1992
Manufacturer:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr's Report Date:
AUG 02, 1995
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
95V151000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Potential Number of Units Affected:
73837
Summary:
THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY NOT ENGAGE WHEN THE HOOD IS CLOSED.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH RELEASES OR IS NOT PROPERLY LATCHED WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE HOOD COULD FLY UP OBSTRUCTING THE OPERATOR'S VISION, AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLY.
Notes:
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; HOOD; LATCHES. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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