DOUBLE K VILLAGER 1998: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
| Make : DOUBLE K | Model : VILLAGER | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 1997-08-28 - 1997-09-24 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V184001 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-12-01 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-10-29 | Date Added to Database: 1997-10-30 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6000 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES SUPPLIED BY GNB TECHNOLOGIES. THESE BATTERIES HAVE A DEFECTIVE NEGATIVE POST THAT CAN CAUSE ACID LEAKAGE AND RELATED CORROSION DAMAGE. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE BATTERY WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ENGINE FIRE OR BATTERY EXPLOSION. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BATTERIES. UNTIL A NEW BATTERY IS OBTAINED, OWNERS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO "JUMP START" THESE BATTERIES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DECEMBER 1,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 CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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