Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 02V182000

Equipment: other: labels

JMRL SALES & SERVICE, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2002-07-02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V182000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
JMRL SALES & SERVICE, INC.
Vehicles affected
79
Reported to NHTSA
2002-07-02
Owners notified
2002-11-04

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

9 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
CRAFTSMEN Cadillac Fleetwood1993
CRAFTSMEN Lincoln Town CAR1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1991

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.