Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #97V083000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V083000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 610,000 affected units, FORD/REMOTE POWER MIRROR SWITCH, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
A short circuit condition can occur in the remote power mirror control switch circuit board as a result of a separated part of the contact assembly bridging the switch positive battery pad and adjacent chassis ground pad.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install an in-line 10 amp fuse in the positive battery feed to the remote power mirror control switch assembly.
Recall Overview
NHTSA ID: 97V083000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 1997-05-05T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/remote power mirror switch
Component: Visibility
Potentially Affected Units: 610,000
Details
MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: A short circuit condition can occur in the remote power mirror control switch circuit board as a result of a separated part of the contact assembly bridging the switch positive battery pad and adjacent chassis ground pad.
Consequence Summary: The current can overheat the printed circuit board and other plastic and elastomeric components of the switch assembly resulting in smoke or fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install an in-line 10 amp fuse in the positive battery feed to the remote power mirror control switch assembly.
Safety Information
Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A
Metadata
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NHTSA ID: 97V083000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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