NHTSA recall 97V-024 (97V024000)

latches, locks and linkages recall reported March 4, 1997 - about 125,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V024000
Also written as: 97V-024
Reported: March 4, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~125,000
Component: latches, locks and linkages

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: POLICE AND TAXI VEHICLES. THE HOOD LATCH STRIKER CAN WEAR OR BECOME DETACHED FROM THE HOOD.

Why it is dangerous

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 (free at any franchised dealer)

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).

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-024 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Crown Victoria - 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.