Date: 1998-03-19

NHTSA Recall 98V056

IF THE CABLE WEARS, A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE CAN OCCUR AND POTENTIAL SPARKING AND/OR IGNITION OF FLAMMABLE MATERIAL.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 98V056

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Manufacturer Recall Number:

Potential Number of Units Affected: 4000

Consumer Advisory: Do Not Drive: No

Consumer Advisory: Park Outside: No

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPERCAB PICKUP TRUCKS. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE IS TAPED TO THE NEGATIVE CABLE WHICH CONTAINS A CLIP TO SECURE THE ASSEMBLY TO THE SIDE FRAME RAIL. IF INCORRECTLY POSITIONED, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN CONTACT THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR PULLEY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND/OR MODIFY THE BATTERY CABLE CLIPS TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE PROPERLY LOCATED.

Notes

OWNER/DEALER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 16,1998.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 FREE OF CHARGE SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-248-0186. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 1998-03-16

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Begin Date Of Manufacturing: 1997-10-20

End Date Of Manufacturing: 1998-02-16

Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI): MFR

Manufacturers Of Recalled Vehicles/Products: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1998-03-12

Record Creation Date: 1998-03-19

Recall Type: Vehicle
(Vehicle, Equipment, Child Seat Or Tire Report)

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Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:

Number That Uniquely Identifies A Recalled Component: 000008573000079204000000202