Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #98V079000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V079000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 26 affected units, FORD/BATTERY HEATER, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: light duty electric pickup trucks equipped with the optional traction battery heater system. this battery heater could have a loose crimp connection where the power wires are attached to one of the heater elements.

Corrective Action

Dealers will disable the battery pack heaters.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V079000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1998-04-21T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/battery heater

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 26

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: light duty electric pickup trucks equipped with the optional traction battery heater system. this battery heater could have a loose crimp connection where the power wires are attached to one of the heater elements.

Consequence Summary: The loose connection could arc igniting surrounding materials.

Corrective Action: Dealers will disable the battery pack heaters.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 98V079000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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