NHTSA Recall 15V334000: Suspension: rear
Accubuilt, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 970 vehicles. It affects 1998–2005 Dabryan Lincon Town Car 120" Limo.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V334000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR |
| Report received | June 1, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Accubuilt, Inc. (Accubuilt) is recalling certain model year 1998-2005 Lincoln Town Car 120" Limousines manufactured January 2, 1998, to July 21, 2005 by DaBryan Coachbuilders. In certain situations, such as when overloaded or in the event of rear suspension failure, the driveshaft may rub against the vehicle body, below the rear seating area.
Safety risk
The rubbing driveshaft may generate significant heat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Accubilt will supply a remedy kit to replace the current jounst component mounted on the rear axle and will reimburse up to 1 hour of labor for eligible vehicles built after September 1, 2004. Owners were mailed interim notifications on July 15, 2015. The recall began on February 23, 2016. Owners may contact Accubuilt customer service at 1-419-222-1501.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V334000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dabryan Lincon Town Car 120" Limo | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.