NHTSA Recall 05V206000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V206000; Date: May. 9, 2005
If this occurs, the insulator might experience charring of the outer layer, burning odor, or smoke which may ultimately result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Ford Crown Victoria; 2004 Ford Crown Victoria; 2005 Ford Crown Victoria; 2003 Ford Cvpi; 2004 Ford Cvpi; 2005 Ford Cvpi
Component: Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 132,800
Recall Summary:
On certain police interceptors (cvpi) and commercial heavy duty (taxi) vehicles, at extremely high operating temperatures, the sound insulating panel, located under the vehicle positioned between the exhaust system and the underbody, could sag and possibly contact the surface of the catalytic converter.
How to Fix:
Dealers will remove the existing dash insulator and install a revised design insulator pad free of charge. The recall began on June 3, 2005. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes:
Ford recall no. 05s032. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 3, 2005
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