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In Depth (Ford Crown Victoria) #734696

NBC Evening News for Thursday, Aug 07, 2003
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(Studio: Lester Holt) Report introduced.

(New York: Jim Avila) Ford’s plans to install a fire suppression system on new models of Crown Victoria police cruisers in response to concerns about fire dangers featured; details given about criticism that older models will not be retrofitted with the system; scenes shown of the system being tested. [Ford Motor Company Sue CISCHKE†- says we believe it can suppress the fire enough to get the officer out.] [Burned officer Jason SCHECTERLE††- comments.] [Fraternal Order of Police Chuck CANTERBURY†- says we will urge police departments not to buy the vehicles unless the fire suppressant systems are supplied.] [Center for Auto Safety director Clarence DITLOW††- says Ford is admitting that the vehicles are unsafe.]

Reporter(s):
Holt, Lester;
Avila, Jim
Duration:
00:02:30

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