NHTSA recall 96V-109 (96V109000)

seat belts recall reported June 24, 1996 - about 350 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V109000
Also written as: 96V-109
Reported: June 24, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~350
Component: seat belts

What is being recalled

THE ELR/ALR FEATURE IS USED TO ACCOMMODATE CHILD RESTRAINTS. WHEN SERVICING THE REAR BELT ASSEMBLIES, WRONG PARTS COULD HAVE BEEN USED WHICH DO NOT CONTAIN THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING FEATURE.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES MAY NOT PROPERLY SECURE THE CHILD RESTRAINT INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BELT ASSEMBLIES WITH THE APPROPRIATE DESIGN RETRACTOR AND TONGUE ASSEMBLIES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-109 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Lincoln Town Car - 1996

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