Lincoln Town Car Faces Possible Recall
From Bloomberg News
Ford Motor Co. may have to recall 68,897 Lincoln Town Cars because of reports that the side air bags can inflate unexpectedly when the 2001 model luxury sedan hits a pothole or a piece of debris.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration began investigating after 76 complaints were received by the agency and the automaker through September.
Nine people were injured in seven accidents reported.
The investigation is the first step toward a possible recall. Ford said it was cooperating fully with the inquiry.
Ford shares rose 36 cents to $7.55 on the NYSE.
