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Search Results   Report Date : November 21, 2009 at 08:07 AM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 03V472000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / CROWN VICTORIA     1996-2003 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: NOV 03, 2003 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 03V472000 EA03001 NHTSA Action Number: EA03001 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Potential Number of Units Affected: 4218 Summary: ON CERTAIN NATURAL GAS VEHICLES, IF A FLAME FROM A VEHICLE INTERIOR FIRE BECOMES LOCALLY DIRECTED AT THE NATURAL GAS FUEL TANK LOCATED IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE REAR SEAT, THE FLAME COULD DAMAGE THE FIBERGLASS WRAP ON THE TANK WEAKENING THE TANK. Consequence: IF THE STRENGTH OF THE TANK IS SIGNIFICANTLY COMPROMISED, IT COULD RUPTURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN INSULATOR BEHIND THE CURRENT SEAT BACK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 7, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. Notes: FORD RECALL NO. 03S08. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION¿S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Check to Request Research. Submit below.