Recall
Ford Crown Victoria — 03V472000
NHTSA ID
03V472000
Make
Ford
Model
Crown Victoria
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
2003-11-06
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Units Affected
4,218
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
03S08
Summary
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.
Consequence
IF THE STRENGTH OF THE TANK IS SIGNIFICANTLY COMPROMISED, IT COULD RUPTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Remedy
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.