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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 04V397📅 Aug 24, 2004

2004 Executive Coach Ford Excursion & 2004 Executive Coach Lincoln Town CAR recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

On certain limousines, the J5 plug connecting into the circuit board behind the driver is overheating to the point that some have shown signs of melting.

💥 The risk

If this occurs, it could result in a fire.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will install two additional relays with a separate power source to relieve the amp load on the J5 circuit. This recall began august 20, 2004. Owners should contact executive coach at 417-831-3535.

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
04V397000
Manufacturer recall #
D699
Manufacturer
EXECUTIVE COACH BUILDERS
Vehicles affected
75
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 20, 2004
Built
Aug 5, 2003 – Jun 2, 2004
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Executive coach recall no. D699.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 04V397 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 04V397?

2004 Executive Coach Ford Excursion & 2004 Executive Coach Lincoln Town CAR. 75 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Executive Coach dealer to book the free repair.