Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #97V111000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V111000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 3,300 affected units, FORD/ENGINE HARNESS/BATTERY CABLE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with 7.0l liquefied petroleum gas (lpg) engine or 7.0l efi (gasoline) engine with the optional cab floor pan reinforcement. the engine wiring harness or battery cable can be pinched between the optional cab reinforcement and the frame causing an abrasion which could result in an electrical short circuit.

Corrective Action

Dealers will modify the reinforcement(s) and, if necessary, reposition the engine wiring harness (including installation of the revised engine wire harness retention bracket) and battery cable.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V111000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 1997-07-14T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/engine harness/battery cable
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 3,300

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with 7.0l liquefied petroleum gas (lpg) engine or 7.0l efi (gasoline) engine with the optional cab floor pan reinforcement. the engine wiring harness or battery cable can be pinched between the optional cab reinforcement and the frame causing an abrasion which could result in an electrical short circuit.
Consequence Summary: A short circuit can cause overheating and arcing.
Corrective Action: Dealers will modify the reinforcement(s) and, if necessary, reposition the engine wiring harness (including installation of the revised engine wire harness retention bracket) and battery cable.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-ebws.pb98.ysiz
NHTSA ID: 97V111000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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