Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #96V177000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V177000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 5,500 affected units, FORD/BATTERY CABLE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

A plastic coated steel support strap for the battery cable was damaged when it was crimped onto the cable.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the cable insulation and replace the support strap with a revised, uncrimped strap attached with tape. in addition, convolute will be added between the cable and the support strap. damaged battery cables will be replaced.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V177000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1996-09-18T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/battery cable

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 5,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: A plastic coated steel support strap for the battery cable was damaged when it was crimped onto the cable.

Consequence Summary: This damage can result in the battery cable developing a short to ground. a shorted battery cable can result in a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the cable insulation and replace the support strap with a revised, uncrimped strap attached with tape. in addition, convolute will be added between the cable and the support strap. damaged battery cables will be replaced.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-f2fc~8hc2-zxn8

NHTSA ID: 96V177000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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