Craftsmen Recall 02V182000: Equipment, Other, Labels

NHTSA recall 02V182000 · announced July 2, 2002 · filed by Jmrl Sales & Service, Inc. · 79 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 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

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.