FORD AEROSTAR 1996: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
| Make : FORD | Model : AEROSTAR | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 1991-08-12 - 1997-08-22 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V029000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-03-19 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-02-09 | Date Added to Database: 1999-02-16 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: MARK III INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99S02 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 762201 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A HIGHER THAN SPECIFIED ELECTRICAL LOAD THROUGH THE ACCESSORY POWER FEED CIRCUIT. THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTACT BETWEEN THE B2 "BATTERY", A2 "ACCESSORY", AND P1 "PROOF" CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR, CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT, ALLOWING CURRENT TO FLOW THROUGH THE GROUND WIRE. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE OVER HEATING AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A JUMPER HARNESS WITH A RELAY WHICH WILL RE-ROUTE AND ACTIVATE ALL A2 ACCESSORIES THROUGH THE RELAY. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 19, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACTFORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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