Recall
Ford Crown Victoria — 97V024000
NHTSA ID
97V024000
Make
Ford
Model
Crown Victoria
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1997-03-04
Component
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Units Affected
125,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POLICE AND TAXI VEHICLES. THE HOOD LATCH STRIKER CAN WEAR OR BECOME DETACHED FROM THE HOOD.
Consequence
EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN THE HOOD OPENING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED IMPAIRING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY.
Remedy
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).