1997 FORD ECONOLINE RECALL - #96V193000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES
THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS DOES NOT HAVE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM CONTACTING AND BEING DAMAGED BY THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1997 FORD ECONOLINE |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
6/10/1996 - 9/5/1996 |
| Recalled on |
10/17/1996 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
10/25/1996 |
| # Affected |
5,000 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
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| Description |
THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS DOES NOT HAVE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM CONTACTING AND BEING DAMAGED BY THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CHAFING OF THE CABLE AND WILL ADD INSULATION AND A TIE STRAP TO THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS. |
| 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. |
| See also |
1997 FORD ECONOLINE Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL
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