03+ PI steel wheel recall

[BostonKev]

Hi All, I just bought an 03 cvpi and I was told that there was a recall on the steel wheels for slow leaks. I actually have a slow leak but I am also told it will only be covered if it is a legitimate police use vehicle. Is anyone familiar with this and is it true? Thank you

[way2old]

The recall is only if the vehicle is still in use by law enforcement. I wil try to remember tomorrow to post the numbers for the recalled wheels. The production number are located between the wheel stud holes.

[BostonKev]

I had a feeling that was the case. Thanks for the info W2O. Kevin

[way2old]

Here is copy of recall 07S48

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SAFETY RECALL
07S48 Certain 2003 through 2005 Model Year Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (CVPI) Vehicles - 16" Steel Wheel Replacement

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Frank M. Ligon
Director
Service Engineering Operations
Ford Customer Service Division

Ford Motor Company
P.O. Box 1904
Dearborn, Michigan 48121

March 13, 2007

TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealers

SUBJECT: Safety Recall 07S48: Supplement #1
Certain 2003 through 2005 Model Year Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (CVPI) Vehicles
16" Steel Wheel Replacement

RE: Safety Recall 07S48 dated March 5, 2007

RE: Customer Satisfaction Program 04M05 dated December 2004 and Safety Recall 03S05 dated August 2003

REASON FOR SUPPLEMENT #1

The purpose of this supplement is to provide revised Technical information to assist you in identifying affected steel wheels.

AFFECTED VEHICLES

This program covers all 2003 through 2005 Crown Victoria Police Interceptor (CVPI) vehicles (body code P71) built at the St. Thomas Assembly Plant from October 10, 2001 through December 8, 2004 that are currently in active law enforcement duty that may be likely to encounter high speed pursuit driving. Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS. Please see 'Dealer Eligibility Check and Removal of Ineligible Vehicles From OASIS' in Attachment I. In addition, for a list of vehicles assigned to your dealership, visit https://web.fsavinlists.dealerconnection.com. This information will be available on March 7, 2007.

NOTE: If a fleet indicates that a 2003 – 2005 CVPI vehicle built prior to December 8, 2004 is currently active in law enforcement duty but is not listed in OASIS, Dealers should call the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) at 1-800-325-5621.

REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL

Some police fleets have reported instances of slow tire air loss due to a cracked steel road wheel. A cracked wheel may result in symptoms such as:

repeated, slow air leak
nibble in the steering wheel
difficulty in balancing the tire and wheel assembly
If air pressure is not maintained as recommended by Ford Motor Company, vehicle handling may degrade. Because the cracking may progress over time, a cracked wheel that continues to be used while exhibiting one or more of the symptoms above can eventually become sufficiently cracked to result in more rapid air loss.

SERVICE ACTION

Dealers are to inspect affected vehicles and replace any or all steel wheels that are not of the latest design level. See Attachment III for inspection/replacement procedures. Wheels do not have to be cracked in order to qualify for this program. This service must be performed on affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner. CVPI vehicles may have been built with either 7-window or 12-window wheels. Dealers will inspect the vehicle to determine if the latest design level wheels are already on the vehicle.

Under this program, all suspect 7-window and 12-window wheels will be replaced with new design 12-window wheels.
If the vehicle arrives at the dealership with 4 matching wheels, it will leave the dealership with 4 matching wheels.
If the vehicle arrives at the dealership with a mixture of 7-window and 12-window wheels, the vehicle may leave the dealership with a mixture of 7-window and 12-window wheels.
If inspection reveals that only the spare tire is of an old 7 or 12 window design, then only the spare will be replaced with a new design 12-window wheel.
NOTE: Effective immediately Safety Recall 03S05 is superseded by Safety Recall 07S48 for all 2003 – 2005 CVPI vehicles that may be likely to encounter high speed pursuit driving.

AFFECTED STEEL WHEELS ON NON-AFFECTED CVPI VEHICLES

Fleets will be given self-inspection guidelines that will allow them to determine if they have moved an affected wheel to a non-affected vehicle. If a fleet brings a non-affected vehicle to your dealership, call the SSSC to request approval to inspect and/or replace the wheel(s).

DISABLING REPLACED AFFECTED STEEL WHEELS

All replaced steel wheels must be rendered unusable by cutting a gouge no less than 12mm (½-inch) in the wheel from the valve stem hole, using an air chisel with a sharp bit. Refer to Attachment III for detailed disabling procedure. The Labor Allowances in Attachment II include an allowance to disable replaced wheels.

CAUTION:
Under no circumstances are removed wheels to be re-used on any vehicle.

RETURN OF AFFECTED STEEL WHEELS

Affected steel wheels are subject to random selection for return to the Ford Warranty Parts Analysis Center (WPAC). Refer to your daily PEARS register for part disposition and return instructions. Return wheels to the Ford WPAC, 15090 Commerce Drive North, Dearborn, MI 48120 when requested. Follow normal shipping instructions described in Warranty and Policy Manual. Returned steel wheels not disabled in accordance with the procedure detailed in Attachment III, are subject to chargeback.

PLEASE NOTE:

Federal law requires dealers to complete this recall service before a new vehicle is delivered to the buyer or lessee. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $6,000 per vehicle. Correct all vehicles in your new vehicle inventory before delivery.

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment I: Administrative Information
Attachment II: Labor Allowances and Parts Ordering Information
Attachment III: Technical Information
Customer Notification Letter

QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

Special Service Support Center (Dealer Only) …………….………1-800-325-5621






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Copyright © 2007 FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Published By: Recall/Service Programs Department
Ford Customer Service Division