NATIONAL VAN ECONOLINE 1997: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
| Make : NATIONAL VAN | Model : ECONOLINE | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1996-06-10 - 1996-09-05 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V193000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1996-10-25 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-10-02 | Date Added to Database: 1996-10-17 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5000 | ||
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Summary:
THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS DOES NOT HAVE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM CONTACTING AND BEING DAMAGED BY THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT. |
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Consequence:
IF THE BATTERY CABLE OR STARTER WIRE INSULATION IS DAMAGED BY SUCH CONTACT, A SHORT TO GROUND CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN OVERHEATING OF THE WIRING AND POSSIBLE IGNITION OF SURROUNDING COMPONENTS. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CHAFING OF THE CABLE AND WILL ADD INSULATION AND A TIE STRAP TO THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 14, 1996. NOTE: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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