NHTSA Campaign 96V193000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Issued by FORD MOTOR COMPANY · Reported Oct 2, 1996 · 5,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS DOES NOT HAVE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM CONTACTING AND BEING DAMAGED BY THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT.
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CHAFING OF THE CABLE AND WILL ADD INSULATION AND A TIE STRAP TO THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | ECONOLINE | 1997 | 5,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 96V193000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.