Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #97V184001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V184001 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 6,000 affected units, FORD/AUTOMOTIVE BATTERY, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger mini vans equipped with automotive batteries supplied by gnb technologies. these batteries have a defective negative post that can cause acid leakage and related corrosion damage.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace these batteries. until a new battery is obtained, owners should not attempt to "jump start" these batteries.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V184001

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1997-10-29T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/automotive battery

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 6,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger mini vans equipped with automotive batteries supplied by gnb technologies. these batteries have a defective negative post that can cause acid leakage and related corrosion damage.

Consequence Summary: This condition can cause a catastrophic failure of the battery which could lead to an engine fire or battery explosion.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace these batteries. until a new battery is obtained, owners should not attempt to "jump start" these batteries.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 97V184001

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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