SUBJECT: Regional Program 14R01
Certain 2010 through 2014 Model Year Taurus and 2013 through 2014 Model Year Police Interceptor Sedan Vehicles Not Covered Under Safety Recall 14S08
License Plate Lamp Assembly Replacement
REF: Safety Recall 14S08 – Supplement #1
Dated July 23, 2014
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Certain 2010 through 2014 model year Taurus and 2013 through 2014 Police Interceptor Sedan vehicles built from Job # 1 2010 through February 28, 2014 not registered in corrosion states covered under Safety Recall 14S08.
Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS.
REASON FOR THIS REGIONAL PROGRAM
In some of the affected vehicles that are operated in high-corrosion environments associated with road salt use, moisture in the license plate lamp assembly can lead to corrosion. The corrosion can bridge the positive and negative terminal plates creating a short circuit in the license plate lamp assembly that causes high current draw, excessive heat and potentially a fire.
Owners that have identified cracks or corrosion in their license plate lamp assemblies, operate their vehicle in a corrosive environment (e.g., where road salt is used in winter months), or have concerns regarding the license plate lamp assemblies on their vehicle, are eligible for repairs under this Regional Program.
SERVICE ACTION
Upon customer request, dealers are to replace both license plate lamp assemblies. This service must be performed on affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner.
