NHTSA recall 96V231000
Air bags › Frontal
Lincoln Town Car
Reported Nov 12, 1996742 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Oct 14, 1996 – Oct 17, 1996
The defect
Two bolts that attach the driver air bag to the steering wheel were not installed during vehicle assembly.
The risk
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 remedy
Dealers will inspect the vehicles and install any bolts that are missing.