NHTSA Recall 02I003000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02I003000; Date: Oct. 15, 2002
Some high-speed rear-impact crashes have resulted in fuel tank punctures and fires in cvpi vehicles.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Ford Crown Victoria; 1993 Ford Crown Victoria; 1994 Ford Crown Victoria; 1995 Ford Crown Victoria; 1996 Ford Crown Victoria; 1997 Ford Crown Victoria; 1998 Ford Crown Victoria; 1999 Ford Crown Victoria; 2000 Ford Crown Victoria; 2001 Ford Crown Victoria; 2002 Ford Crown Victoria; 2003 Ford Crown Victoria; 1992 Ford Cvpi; 1993 Ford Cvpi; 1994 Ford Cvpi; 1995 Ford Cvpi; 1996 Ford Cvpi; 1997 Ford Cvpi; 1998 Ford Cvpi; 1999 Ford Cvpi; 2000 Ford Cvpi; 2001 Ford Cvpi; 2002 Ford Cvpi; 2003 Ford Cvpi
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 350,000
Recall Summary:
In order to enhance police office safety, model year 1992-2003 crown victoria police interceptor (cvpi) vehicles will be equipped with shields designed to help protect the fuel tank in high-speed rear-impact crashes. Ford also will be offering an optional trunk package designed to improve the safe transport of sharp-edged, heavy equipment in these vehicles.
How to Fix:
Ford has advised us that shield kits have been available since late October and will be installed on police interceptor vehicles at no cost. The optional trank package will be available by the end of 2002. Ford has established a new web site at www. Cvpi. Com to answer additional questions about the safe use of cpvi vehicles.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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