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Safety recall · 84V004000

Unknown or other Lincoln recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on January 13, 1984. It covers about 11,800 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
84V004000
Reported
Jan 13, 1984
Vehicles
11,800
Area
Other & unknown

The problem

Labels specifying vehicle capacity weight and designated seating capacity overstate the maximum load permissible for both occupants and luggage. The label is in non compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, Tire selection and rims.

The fix

THE INCORRECT LABEL WILL BE REPLACED.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: labels, information and certification.Consequences of defect: the incorrect information could mislead the consumerand result in an overloaded vehicle. Premature tire failure, or handlingproblems could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Lincoln dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 84V004000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1984 Lincoln Mark Vii13C

Questions

Is the 84V004000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 84V004000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 84V004000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on January 13, 1984. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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