1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA RECALL - #97V024000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : HOOD : LATCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POLICE AND TAXI VEHICLES. THE HOOD LATCH STRIKER CAN WEAR OR BECOME DETACHED FROM THE HOOD.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1991 - 10/7/1996 |
| Recalled on |
3/25/1997 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
4/24/1997 |
| # Affected |
125,000 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POLICE AND TAXI VEHICLES. THE HOOD LATCH STRIKER CAN WEAR OR BECOME DETACHED FROM THE HOOD. |
| Consequences |
EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN THE HOOD OPENING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED IMPAIRING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED HOOD LATCH STRIKER (VEHICLES WITH 1992 MODEL HOODS) OR REVISED STRIKER PLATE ATTACHING FASTENERS (VEHICLES WITH 1993-1997 MODEL HOODS). |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 14, 1997. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL
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