SAFARI CONTINENTAL 1988: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
| Make : SAFARI | Model : CONTINENTAL | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 1987-10-01 - 1988-06-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 88V114000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1988-07-22 | Date Received by ODI: 1988-07-19 | Date Added to Database: 1988-07-21 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 26000 | ||
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Summary:
NYLON SHIELDED WIRING HARNESS, LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO HEAT DAMAGE AND MELTING OF THE NYLON MATERIAL IN 100 DEGREE PLUS WEATHER. |
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Consequence:
MELTED NYLON SHIELD COULD DRIP ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDAND RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. |
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Remedy:
WRAP WIRING HARNESS WITH HEAT RESISTANT FIBERGLASS TAPE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: WIRING HARNESS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
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