HEARTLAND EDGE 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
| Make : HEARTLAND | Model : EDGE | Year : 2018 |
| Build Dates : 2018-05-29 - 2018-05-29 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V548000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-09-26 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-08-20 | Date Added to Database: 2018-08-23 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18S25 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 87 | ||
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Summary:
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2018 Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX, 2019 Ford Flex, and Lincoln MKT vehicles. The power supply cables at the starter and the alternator may not have been properly secured, possibly resulting in an electrical arc. |
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Consequence:
An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire. |
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Remedy:
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the alternator and starter motor power supply cables to verify that they are properly secured, correcting them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began September 26, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S25. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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