Hearse/Limo chassis recalled

[Tony Blair]

This might cause a production delay. I'll bet the hearse builders, more than ever, wish they had a supply of 2013 Cadillac XTS chassis right now.

http://www.insideline.com/lincoln/mkt/2013/2013-lincoln-mkt-town-car-recalled.html

 

[Paul Steinberg]

From the article....

Just the Facts:

• Ford is recalling 128 2013 Lincoln MKTs and Town Cars with the limousine or hearse preparation package because of the risk of wheel separation, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
• A raised bolt head could lead to torque loss in the wheel joint, potentially leading to wheel separation, said NHTSA.
• Ford told federal safety regulators that all affected vehicles have been "quarantined."

WASHINGTON — Ford is recalling 128 2013 Lincoln MKTs and Town Cars with the limousine or hearse preparation package because of the risk of wheel separation, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
"These vehicles may have been transported with rear brake rotor bolts that are not fully seated allowing the head to protrude above the wheel mounting surface," said NHTSA in its recalls summary of the problem. "The raised bolt head could lead to torque loss in the wheel joint, potentially leading to wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash."
Ford told federal safety regulators that all affected vehicles have been "quarantined" at the coach builder's facilities and will be repaired before delivery to owners. Owners can contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332.

 

[John ED Renstrom]

can't see that as a problem more like a god sent. keep those people from having to discount all those ugly cars to get someone to take them.

 

[Darren Bedford]

"The raised bolt head could lead to torque loss in the wheel joint, potentially leading to wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash."


INCREASING the risk of a crash.

Doesn't that sound like they already know these vehicles have a good chance of crashing already without this additional increased chance ?
:4_11_9:

Increasing it from the already heightened chance of a crash ???

Sounds fishy to me,
Darren

 

[Bill Carlin]

I think the wheel seperation is made up...the truth is these cars are maiking to many people sick to their stomach just from looking at them! I know they make me feel oogy.