FLEETWOOD TAURUS 1997: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| Make : FLEETWOOD | Model : TAURUS | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1996-11-24 - 1997-03-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V097000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-06-30 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-06-09 | Date Added to Database: 1997-06-17 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 97S75 | ||
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 100000 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AX4S AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLES. THE LOW/INTERMEDIATE SERVO COVER CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TRANSAXLE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN. IF THIS OCCURS, TRANSMISSION FLUID WILL LEAK CONTACTING THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. |
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Consequence:
THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER TEMPERATURE MAY BE HOT ENOUGH TO IGNITE THE TRANSMISSION FLUID AND CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSION AND REPLACE THESE SERVO COVERS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 30, 1997.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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