Rubbing driveshaft may result in fire
Defect Summary
Accubuilt, inc. (accubuilt) is recalling certain model year 1998-2005 lincoln town car 120" limousines manufactured january 2, 1998, to july 21, 2005 by dabryan coachbuilders. in certain situations, such as when overloaded or in the event of rear suspension failure, the driveshaft may rub against the vehicle body, below the rear seating area.
Safety Consequence
The rubbing driveshaft may generate significant heat, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Accubilt will supply a remedy kit to replace the current jounst component mounted on the rear axle and will reimburse up to 1 hour of labor for eligible vehicles built after september 1, 2004. Owners were mailed interim notifications on july 15, 2015. the recall began on february 23, 2016. owners may contact accubuilt customer service at 1-419-222-1501.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Accubuilt, Inc. or involving Suspension.
FAQ: Recall 15V334000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V334000?
NHTSA recall 15V334000 was issued by Accubuilt, Inc. on June 1, 2015. It addresses: Rubbing driveshaft may result in fire. The recall affects approximately 970 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Accubuilt, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V334000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.