Recall 15V334 covers 970 1998-2005 Dabryan Lincon Town Car 120" Limo vehicles for driveshaft rubbing and fire risk. Repair is free through Dabryan.
Dabryan is recalling 970 1998-2005 Lincon Town Car 120" Limo vehicles because the driveshaft can rub against the body below the rear seating area during overload or rear suspension failure. That rubbing can create significant heat and increase the risk of fire, and the Dabryan dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The rear suspension on the 1998-2005 Dabryan Lincon Town Car 120" Limo supports the back of the stretched vehicle and keeps the body, axle, and driveshaft in the right positions. The driveshaft is the rotating metal shaft that carries power toward the rear wheels. It needs clear space around it while the limousine is loaded and moving.
On affected limousines, that clearance is reduced in certain situations, including overload or rear suspension failure. When the rear of the vehicle drops far enough, the driveshaft contacts the vehicle body below the rear seating area. That rubbing is the defect: a moving driveline part is touching body structure that it is supposed to clear.
There is no warning sign before failure. A limo that feels overloaded, sits low in the rear, or has rear suspension trouble needs dealer attention because this recall involves clearance under the rear seating area.
Who's affected?
Spans 8 model years of the Lincon Town Car 120" Limo, all tied to the rear suspension.
| 2002 Dabryan Lincon Town Car 120" Limo | rear suspension |
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| 2001 Dabryan Lincon Town Car 120" Limo | rear suspension |
| 1999 Dabryan Lincon Town Car 120" Limo | rear suspension |
| 2003 Dabryan Lincon Town Car 120" Limo | rear suspension |
| 2000 Dabryan Lincon Town Car 120" Limo | rear suspension |
| 2005 Dabryan Lincon Town Car 120" Limo | rear suspension |
| 2004 Dabryan Lincon Town Car 120" Limo | rear suspension |
| 1998 Dabryan Lincon Town Car 120" Limo | rear suspension |
| Units affected | 970 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A rubbing driveshaft can create significant heat and increase the risk of a fire. If your VIN is included, schedule the recall repair soon and ask the dealer whether the vehicle should be moved by tow if you are concerned about driving it before inspection. Repair will be free at any franchised Dabryan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 1998-2005 Dabryan Lincon Town Car 120" Limo is included in this recall.
- Contact Dabryan customer service at 1-419-222-1501 to confirm repair-kit availability for your vehicle.
- Schedule the rear-axle jounce component remedy kit that keeps the driveshaft from rubbing below the rear seating area.
- Reference recall number 15V334 when you call, and bring the recall notice if you have it.
- Avoid overloading the limousine until the repair is complete because driveshaft rubbing can create heat under the rear seating area.
What happens at the repair
The source describes a remedy kit for eligible vehicles built after September 1, 2004. Once the final dealer repair is available, a Dabryan technician will replace the current rear axle jounce component with the remedy kit. The repair addresses the rear axle area where the driveshaft can contact the vehicle body under certain load or suspension failure conditions. Parts and labor are covered under the recall once the repair opens. This page does not list a separate reimbursement plan, so handle any prior repair questions through the dealer service desk.
| Estimated time at dealer | 60 minutes |
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Timeline
| June 1, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
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Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V334?
Recall 15V334 covers 970 1998-2005 Dabryan Lincon Town Car 120" Limo vehicles with a rear suspension and driveshaft clearance issue. In overload situations or rear suspension failure, the driveshaft can rub the body below the rear seating area, generate heat, and increase fire risk.
What should I do if my 1998-2005 Dabryan Lincon Town Car 120" Limo is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific limousine is included in recall 15V334. If it is, contact the dealer or recall service contact handling Dabryan repairs and ask for the rear axle remedy kit. Reference recall number 15V334 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy to be provided at no cost. For this recall, the remedy kit replaces the current jounce component mounted on the rear axle, and the recall record says labor reimbursement is available for eligible vehicles built after September 1, 2004.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire. NHTSA campaign 15V334 says the driveshaft can rub against the vehicle body below the rear seating area and generate significant heat, increasing fire risk. Until your VIN is checked and the remedy status is confirmed, treat unusual rubbing, heat, or rear suspension problems as service concerns.
What if I bought this limousine used?
The free recall remedy follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 1998-2005 Dabryan Lincon Town Car 120" Limo is included. If no recall letter reached you, reference recall number 15V334 when you contact the dealer or recall service contact.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V334000 |
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| Dabryan customer service | 1-419-222-1501 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V334 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V334000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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