Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #78V198000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V198000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 5,000 affected units, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSE AND RECEPTICLE:CIRCUIT BREA, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The windshield wiper and washer system contains an incorrect 6 amp circuit breaker instead of the 8.25 amp circuit breaker. If the system is heavily loaded, as in the case of a partially dry windshield, the motor current may exceed the 6 amp breaker"s capacity. This would cause the breaker to open, which would result in wiper/washer failure.

Corrective Action

Dealer will install the correct circuit breaker without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V198000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1978-09-11T00:00:00

Subject: Electrical system:fuse and recepticle:circuit brea

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 5,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The windshield wiper and washer system contains an incorrect 6 amp circuit breaker instead of the 8.25 amp circuit breaker. If the system is heavily loaded, as in the case of a partially dry windshield, the motor current may exceed the 6 amp breaker"s capacity. This would cause the breaker to open, which would result in wiper/washer failure.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will install the correct circuit breaker without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-jdh3~5ei9.qd4u

NHTSA ID: 78V198000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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