NHTSA safety recall

Recall 02V182000

Equipment › Other › Labels — Craftsmen · reported 2 Jul 2002 · 79 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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.

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

NHTSA campaign
02V182000
Filed by
Jmrl Sales & Service, Inc.
Report received
2 Jul 2002
Owners notified
4 Nov 2002
Potentially affected
79

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1993 Craftsmen Cadillac Fleetwood 1991 Craftsmen Lincoln Town Car 1993 Craftsmen Lincoln Town Car 1994 Craftsmen Lincoln Town Car 1995 Craftsmen Lincoln Town Car 1996 Craftsmen Lincoln Town Car 1997 Craftsmen Lincoln Town Car 1998 Craftsmen Lincoln Town Car 1999 Craftsmen Lincoln Town Car

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall database. Look up another campaign →