NHTSA recall 10V638000
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Lincoln Town Car
Reported Dec 9, 2010161 vehicles affectedEXECUTIVE COACH BUILDERSMaker’s number FR5010Built Jun 12, 2009 – Nov 30, 2010
The defect
Executive coach IS recalling certain model year 2008-2011 lincoln town car limousines. the fuel rail shield was left off during manufacturing. in a frontal impact the engine could potentially bend or rupture fuel lines if the replacement shield IS not in place, causing those lines to leak fuel.
The risk
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
The remedy
Executive coach will supply kits and installation instructions to have vehicles repaired at a facility of the owner's choice. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on december 1, 2010. owners may contact executive coach at 888-322-9272.