| Issue ID | 1394202 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11010274 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | ZEPHYR |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 01/03/17 |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Takata inflators: re:--letter received from the lincoln motor company dated march 2017 ***important safety recall***passenger frontal air bag inflator may rupture etc.-- safety recall notice 17s01 / nhtsa recall 17v-024 --the lincoln motor co., has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in your vehicle, with vin shown above. (problem) --- it has now been approx. 5 months since we received above referenced letter and although, we have contacted our local dealership on numerous occasions , there has not been a positive response as to when this recall will be consummated. (letter also stated) a ruptured inflator may result in metal fragments striking vehicle occupants, causing serious injury or death. ( is this to be interpret) -- that now that i have been informed, and continue to drive this vehicle, all liability associated with injury and or death is no longer a responsibility of lincoln motor co.??? --(recent t. V. News broadcast stated)-- company that manufactured air bags has filed for backruptcy, due to numerous air bag ruptures, that resulted in 19 confirmed deaths. I asked for a loaner car until this matter is resolved an it fell om deaf ears. --what is my next coarse of action.??? |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | POUGHKEEPSIE,, NY |
| VIN pattern | 3LNHM261X6RXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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