02I003000: Police Vehicle - Optional Trunk Package (02I003000)

02I003000: POLICE VEHICLE - OPTIONAL TRUNK PACKAGE

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 1992 Ford Crown Victoria

1993 Ford Crown Victoria

1994 Ford Crown Victoria

1995 Ford Crown Victoria

1996 Ford Crown Victoria

1997 Ford Crown Victoria

1998 Ford Crown Victoria

1999 Ford Crown Victoria

2000 Ford Crown Victoria

2001 Ford Crown Victoria

2002 Ford Crown Victoria

2003 Ford Crown Victoria

Campaign No: 02I003000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 350000

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1992 07 01

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2002 10 21

DEFECT SUMMARY

In order to enhance police office safety, model year 1992-2003 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (CVPI) vehicles will be equipped with shields designed to help protect the fuel tank in high-speed rear-impact crashes. Ford also will be offering an optional trunk package designed to improve the safe transport of sharp-edged, heavy equipment in these vehicles.

CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY

Some high-speed rear-impact crashes have resulted in fuel tank punctures and fires in CPVI vehicles.

CORRECTIVE SUMMARY

Ford has advised us that shield kits have been available since late October and will be installed on police interceptor vehicles at no cost. The optional trunk package will be available by the end of 2002. Ford has established a new website at www.cvpi.Com to answer additional questions about the safe use of CPVI vehicles.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.