1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA RECALL - #03V472000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN NATURAL GAS VEHICLES, IF A FLAME FROM A VEHICLE INTERIOR FIRE BECOMES LOCALLY DIRECTED AT THE NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK LOCATED IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE REAR SEAT, THE FLAME COULD DAMAGE THE FIBERGLASS WRAP ON THE TANK WEAKENING THE TANK.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
11/19/2003 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/7/2004 |
| # Affected |
4,218 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN NATURAL GAS VEHICLES, IF A FLAME FROM A VEHICLE INTERIOR FIRE BECOMES LOCALLY DIRECTED AT THE NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK LOCATED IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE REAR SEAT, THE FLAME COULD DAMAGE THE FIBERGLASS WRAP ON THE TANK WEAKENING THE TANK. |
| Consequences |
IF THE STRENGTH OF THE TANK IS SIGNIFICANTLY COMPROMISED, IT COULD RUPTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN INSULATOR BEHIND THE CURRENT SEAT BACK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. |
| Notes |
FORD RECALL NO. 03S08.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
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 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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