NHTSA Campaign 97V024000
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Mar 4, 1997 · 125,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POLICE AND TAXI VEHICLES. THE HOOD LATCH STRIKER CAN WEAR OR BECOME DETACHED FROM THE HOOD.
Consequence
EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS CAN RESULT IN THE HOOD OPENING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED IMPAIRING THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY.
Remedy
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).
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | CROWN VICTORIA | 1992 | 125,000 |
| FORD | CROWN VICTORIA | 1993 | 125,000 |
| FORD | CROWN VICTORIA | 1994 | 125,000 |
| FORD | CROWN VICTORIA | 1995 | 125,000 |
| FORD | CROWN VICTORIA | 1996 | 125,000 |
| FORD | CROWN VICTORIA | 1997 | 125,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 97V024000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.