Vehicle Recall Archive for 1997 CRAFTSMEN

Record ID

46528

Campaign Number

02V182000

Make of Vehicle

CRAFTSMEN

Model of Vehicle

LINCOLN TOWN CAR

Year

1997

Make Campaign Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Component Description

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Defect Description

CERTAIN LIMOUSINES, AS ALTERED BY JMRL SALES & SERVICE, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THESE VEHICLES LACK PROPER EMERGENCY ESCAPE INSTRUCTIONS AND LABELS.

Effect of Defect

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, AN OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO PROPERLY EXIT THE VEHICLE.

Fix Defect

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH TWO LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 2002. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT JMRL AT 1-800-762-0447.

Manufacturers

CRAFTSMEN LIMOUSINE

Start of Manufacture

NOT AVAILABLE

End of Manufacture

NOT AVAILABLE

Type of Recall

VEHICLE

Number Affected

79

Date Owners Notified

20021104

Initiated By

MFR

Responsible Maufacturer

JMRL SALES & SERVICE, INC.

Date Report Received

20020702

Part Number

571

Federal MV Safety Standard

217

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