Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #01V230000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V230000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 342,962 affected units, FORD/HEATER BLOWER RESISTOR, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain my 1996-1998 passenger vehicles built at the kansas city, cuautitlan assembly plants or on my 1999 passenger vehcles built at the automotive alliance international assembly plants, the rough surface of the heater blower resistor's stainless steel blades can damage the copper surface of the wiring harness connector. the damage could, over time, cause increased resistance in the connector and, due to subsequent terminal relaxation, result in an open circuit condition.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new heater blower resistor and a new wire jumper harness. owner notification began august 29, 2001. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V230000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2001-07-09T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/heater blower resistor
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 342,962

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 01S22
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain my 1996-1998 passenger vehicles built at the kansas city, cuautitlan assembly plants or on my 1999 passenger vehcles built at the automotive alliance international assembly plants, the rough surface of the heater blower resistor's stainless steel blades can damage the copper surface of the wiring harness connector. the damage could, over time, cause increased resistance in the connector and, due to subsequent terminal relaxation, result in an open circuit condition.
Consequence Summary: The open circuit could lead to electrical arcing that could melt the connector housing material creasing the potential for a fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a new heater blower resistor and a new wire jumper harness. owner notification began august 29, 2001. 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 01V230000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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