NHTSA recall 96V-231 (96V231000)

air bags recall reported November 12, 1996 - about 742 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V231000
Also written as: 96V-231
Reported: November 12, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~742
Component: air bags

What is being recalled

TWO BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE DRIVER AIR BAG TO THE STEERING WHEEL WERE NOT INSTALLED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES AND INSTALL ANY BOLTS THAT ARE MISSING.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-231 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Lincoln Town Car - 1997

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