MERCURY COUGAR 1990: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 90V026000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCURY | COUGAR | 1990 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1990-03-09 | 1990-02-12 | 1990-02-22 |
Production Dates: 1990-01-01 - 1990-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 72
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
BATTERY TO STARTER CABLES ARE LONGER THAN SPECIFIED; EXCESSIVE CABLE LENGTH COULD CONTACT ENGINE DAMPER PULLEY.
CABLE PROTECTIVE COVERING AND INSULATION COULD WEAR THROUGH AND CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT TO GROUND, RESULTING IN OVERHEATING OF THE CABLE INSULATION AND POSSIBLY A UNDERHOOD FIRE.
REPLACE BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE WITH CORRECT LENGTH CABLE.
SYSTEM: BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8 LITER ENGINES.
