NHTSA recall 24V598000

What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with the police interceptor utility package. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

Why it matters: An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.

The fix: Owners are advised to park and shut off the engine as promptly as possible upon hearing unexpected engine noises, or after experiencing an unexpected engine power reduction, or seeing smoke from the engine compartment. Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software. In addition,…