GULF STREAM EXPLORER 1998: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER
| Make : GULF STREAM | Model : EXPLORER | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 1997-08-05 - 1997-08-27 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V215000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-12-19 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-11-24 | Date Added to Database: 1997-11-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1100 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES, EDDIE BAUER AND LIMITED EDITIONS. THE KEY-IN-IGNITION/DOOR OPEN WARNING CHIME MAY NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED. THIS DOES NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION." |
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Consequence:
THE STANDARD SPECIFIED THAT A WARNING TO THE DRIVER SHALL BE ACTUATED WHENEVER THE KEY HAS BEEN LEFT IN THE LOCKING SYSTEM AND THE DRIVER'S DOOR IS OPENED. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A JUMPER WIRE TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY GROUND CIRCUIT IN THESE VEHICLES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 114 | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DECEMBER 19, 1997.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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