1981 FORD ESCORT RECALL - #80V133000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING : FRONT UNDERHOOD
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRE ASSEMBLY THAT MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED ABOVE THE AIR CONDITIONING SUCTION HOSE. THIS HOSE MAY PUSH UP ON THE WIRING HARNESS CAUSING IT TO CONTACT THE HOOD PROP ROD BRACKET ATTACHING BOLT. THIS COULD LEAD TO PENETRATION OR CHAFING OF THE WIRING INSULATION.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1981 FORD ESCORT |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1980 - 9/1/1980 |
| Recalled on |
12/9/1980 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
10/1/1980 |
| # Affected |
7,000 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
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| Description |
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRE ASSEMBLY THAT MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED ABOVE THE AIR CONDITIONING SUCTION HOSE. THIS HOSE MAY PUSH UP ON THE WIRING HARNESS CAUSING IT TO CONTACT THE HOOD PROP ROD BRACKET ATTACHING BOLT. THIS COULD LEAD TO PENETRATION OR CHAFING OF THE WIRING INSULATION. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT THE WIRING HARNESS ROUTING AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR CONDITIONING.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING HARNESS, FRONT UNDERHOOD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT RESULTS, THE WIRING HARNESS MAYOVERHEAT, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY TOPASSENGERS. |
| See also |
1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, VACUUM
1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLER PIPE AND CAP
1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for SEAT BELTS
1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for SEATS
1981 FORD ESCORT Recall for SEATS
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