Recall 97V-024
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1992 to 1997 Ford Crown Victoria: Latches/locks/linkages (hood, latch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-024
- Reported
- March 4, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 125,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: police and taxi vehicles. The hood latch striker can wear or become detached from the hood.
The risk
Either of these conditions can result in the hood opening without warning while the vehicle is being operated impairing the driver's visibility.
The fix
Dealers will install an improved hood latch striker (vehicles with 1992 model hoods) or revised striker plate attaching fasteners (vehicles with 1993-1997 model hoods).
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin april 14, 1997. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Ford Crown Victoria 1992 to 1997