Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Police And Taxi Vehicles Equipped With Steel Wheels, Some Of The Wheels May Develop Cracks In The Rim Near The Weld Line That Connects The Rim To The Disk.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
CVPI
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V279000
Component Description
Wheels
Effect Of Defect
The Cracks Can Ultimately Result In Rapid Air Loss From The Tire And Could Affect Vehicle Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Four Road Wheels And Spare Wheel With The Manufacturing Date Codes Of August 18, 2001 Through September 22, 2002. In Addition, Ford Is Providing Extended Warranty Coverage For Wheels On 2003 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor And Taxis Built From October 1, 2002 Through April 29, 2003. These Wheels Are Exhibiting Cracks At A Substantially Lower Rate Than Those Wheels Included In The Recall. Owner Notification Began On August 8, 2003. Owners Should Contact Ford At 1-800-392-3673.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20011010
End Of Manufacture
20020930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
29946
Date Owners Notified
20030808
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20030805
Make Campaign Number
03S05