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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 03V279📅 Aug 7, 2003

2003 Ford Crown Victoria & 2003 Ford Cvpi recall: wheels

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

The cracks CAN ultimately result in rapid air loss from the tire and could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
03V279000
Manufacturer recall #
03S05
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
29,946
Component
WHEELS
Owner phone
1-800-392-3673
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 8, 2003
Built
Oct 10, 2001 – Sep 30, 2002
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Ford recall no. 03S05.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 03V279 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 03V279?

2003 Ford Crown Victoria & 2003 Ford Cvpi. 29,946 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-392-3673.