Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #98V056000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V056000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 4,000 affected units, FORD/BATTERY CABLE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: supercab pickup trucks. the positive battery cable is taped to the negative cable which contains a clip to secure the assembly to the side frame rail. if incorrectly positioned, the positive battery cable can contact the air conditioning compressor pulley.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and/or modify the battery cable clips to ensure that they are properly located.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V056000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1998-03-12T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/battery cable

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 4,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: supercab pickup trucks. the positive battery cable is taped to the negative cable which contains a clip to secure the assembly to the side frame rail. if incorrectly positioned, the positive battery cable can contact the air conditioning compressor pulley.

Consequence Summary: If the cable wears, a complete electrical system failure can occur and potential sparking and/or ignition of flammable material.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect and/or modify the battery cable clips to ensure that they are properly located.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 98V056000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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