NHTSA recall 10V-638 (10V638000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported December 9, 2010 - about 161 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 10V638000
Also written as: 10V-638
Manufacturer number: FR5010
Reported: December 9, 2010
Vehicles affected: ~161
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

EXECUTIVE COACH IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 LINCOLN TOWN CAR LIMOUSINES. THE FUEL RAIL SHIELD WAS LEFT OFF DURING MANUFACTURING. IN A FRONTAL IMPACT THE ENGINE COULD POTENTIALLY BEND OR RUPTURE FUEL LINES IF THE REPLACEMENT SHIELD IS NOT IN PLACE, CAUSING THOSE LINES TO LEAK FUEL.

Why it is dangerous

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

EXECUTIVE COACH WILL SUPPLY KITS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TO HAVE VEHICLES REPAIRED AT A FACILITY OF THE OWNER'S CHOICE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 1, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EXECUTIVE COACH AT 888-322-9272.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 10V-638 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Lincoln Town Car - 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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