Vehicle recall 03V472000 · November 6, 2003
1996-2003 Ford Crown Victoria
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…
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- 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.
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V472000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 6, 2003
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 03S08
- Owner notification
- January 7, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4,218
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly
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