Recall
Ford Crown Victoria — 96V070000
NHTSA ID
96V070000
Make
Ford
Model
Crown Victoria
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1996-04-22
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Units Affected
73,500
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
WHEN IN THE SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION, THE DRIVER DOOR LATCHES MAY OPEN WHEN SUBJECTED TO TRANSVERSE LOADS LESS THAN THAT SPECIFIED IN FMVSS NO. 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS."
Consequence
THE DRIVER'S DOOR, WHEN CLOSED ONLY TO THE SECONDARY LATCHED POSITION, MAY NOT SUSTAIN A 1,000 POUND TRANSVERSE LOAD.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE DRIVER DOOR LATCH.