Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
CVPI
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
05V206000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
Effect Of Defect
If This Occurs, The Insulator Might Experience Charring Of The Outer Layer, Burning Odor, Or Smoke Which May Ultimately Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20020326
End Of Manufacture
20041224
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
132800
Date Owners Notified
20050603
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20050509
Make Campaign Number
05S32