1971 LINCOLN LINCOLN Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 72V160000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Seat belts:front:webbing
- Affected:
- 4,072,000
- Defect:
- The shoulder belt pin connector plastic sleeves which were injection molded can have surface imperfections or discontinuities at the point at which thermal plastic is injected into mold and where flow diverges to fill both sides of the ring. if the condition exists and the sleeve breaks away from the pin, the shoulder belt will not remain engaged to the seat belt buckle.
- Consequence:
- If the shoulder belt is separated from the seat beltbuckle, the shoulder belt will not properly protect seat occupants in the eventof a suddent stop or accident.
- Correction:
- Replace the shoulder belt pin connector plastic sleeve with neoprene retainers.
- Notes:
- System: interior; safety belts.vehicle description: passenger cars and light trucks.
- Campaign:
- 81V008000 on 02/11/1981
- Component:
- Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1969 - 07/31/1980
- Affected:
- 21,000,000
- Defect:
- This is a manufacturer"s notice to advise owners of proper vehicle operation. the parking gear may not be securely engaged after the operator has attempted to shift to park. the vehicle may appear to be in park though actually in reverse. this could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
- Correction:
- Owners will be provided with a self-sticking label containing important safety precautions as a daily reminder of the serious hazards of unexpected vehicle motion. it should be placed inside the vehicle in an easily seen location.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with fmx,c-3, c-4, c-6, or jatco automatic transmissions.system: power train; automatic transmission.consequences of defect: unexpected vehicle movement may result in accident,injury or death, especially to persons in the path of the vehicle.note: drivers should observe these steps: 1) make certain gear lever is engagedin park, 2) set parking brake fully, and 3) shut off ignition.
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