Vehicle recall 04V397000 · August 24, 2004
Executive Coach Ford Excursion and Lincoln Town Car
On certain limousines, the J5 plug connecting into the circuit board behind the driver is overheating to the point that some have shown signs of melting.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain limousines, the J5 plug connecting into the circuit board behind the driver is overheating to the point that some have shown signs of melting.
- Consequence
- If this occurs, it could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install two additional relays with a separate power source to relieve the amp load on the J5 circuit. This recall began August 20, 2004. Owners should contact executive coach at 417-831-3535.
- Notes
- Executive coach recall no. D699.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
- 04V397000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 24, 2004
- Filed by
- EXECUTIVE COACH BUILDERS
- Manufacturer campaign
- D699
- Owner notification
- August 20, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 75
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Executive Coach Ford Excursion (2004): 2004
- Executive Coach Lincoln Town Car (2004): 2004
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