CROWN VICTORIA: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Go Back To 2001 FORD MOTOR COMPANY Directory

NHTSA Campaign Number:	03V472000
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	FORD
Vehicle/Equipment Model:	CROWN VICTORIA
Model Year:	2001
Manufacturer Campaign Number:	03S08
Manufacturer Component Description:	FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturers Involved in Recall:	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturered:	-
Type of Report:	V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected:	4218
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	20040107
Recall Initiated By:	20040107
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Report Received Date:	20031106
Record Creation Date:	20031119
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Defect 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 Summary:	IF THE STRENGTH OF THE TANK IS SIGNIFICANTLY COMPROMISED, IT COULD RUPTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
Corrective Summary:	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.

Get new car reviews for all makes and models including Toyota, GM, Ford, and many more.
If you are buying a new auto, apply for a great quote on auto loans from one38.org.
Don't accept your insurance renewal quote! Search the auto insurance market for a cheaper deal with Ridoe.net insurance.
THOUSANDS of Stunning High Res Car Wallpaper, Car Images, Exotic Car Pictures and Gallery.
It's easy to compare car insurance rates online. The average Quoteserv.com customer saves $500 per year on their insurance premium.