NHTSA recall 95V-091 (95V091000)

latches, locks and linkages recall reported May 16, 1995 - about 142,800 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 95V091000
Also written as: 95V-091
Reported: May 16, 1995
Vehicles affected: ~142,800
Component: latches, locks and linkages

What is being recalled

CORROSION OF THE HOOD LATCH STRIKER PLATE CAUSES DETACHMENT OF THE PLATE FROM THE HOOD ASSEMBLY RESULTING IN AN UNEXPECTED OPENING OF THE HOOD WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CONDITION CAN REDUCE THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD INCREASING THE POTENTIAL OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW HOOD INNER PANEL REINFORCEMENT AND A NEW, GALVANIZED HOOD LATCH STRIKER PLATE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-091 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Lincoln Town Car - 1990, 1991

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

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.