Campaign 85V-040

Malfunction may occur in the air suspension electrical circuitry

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Defect summary

A MALFUNCTION MAY OCCUR IN THE AIR SUSPENSION ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY.

Consequence

A WIRE TO THE AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR COULD OVERHEAT CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE, PRIMARILY WHEN PARKED AND KEY IS REMOVED.

Remedy

REPLACE CONTROL MODULE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MODULE.

Notes

VECHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL MODULE.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 85V040000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about suspension on these vehicles: 5, of which 2 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 85V-040
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
LincolnContinental19853
LincolnMark VII19852
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.