Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1980 Lincoln Continental in Canada.
VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH STOP LAMP SWITCHES THAT MAY HAVE BEEN CONTAMINATED WITH OIL. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE SWITCH TO BECOME INOPERATIVE RESULTING IN A LOSS OF THE STOP LAMP FUNCTION. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL SPEED CONTROL UTILIZE THE STOP LAMP SWITCH TO DISENGAGE THE SPEED CONTROL MECHANISM. A VEHICLE OPERATING WITH AN INOPERATIVE SOPT LAMP SWITCH AND SPEED CONTROL ENGAGED CAN BE STOPPED BY APPLYING ADDITIONAL BRAKE EFFORT OR BY DEPRESSING THE SPEED CONTROL "OFF" BUTTON.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRICALLY HEATED REAR WINDOWS. AN ACCESSORY FEED WIRE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN PINCHED BENEATH A MOUNTING BOLT FOR THE CLIMATE CONTROL RECIRCULATING DUCT ASSEMBLY. IF THE WIRE INSULATION WAS TORN OR ABRADED SUCH THAT AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURRED, THE WIRE COULD OVERHEAT RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
Official Transport Canada safety campaigns, Canadian motor vehicle safety compliance standards and live VIN specifications.
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