NHTSA recall 07V140000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 07V140000 |
| Manufacturer's number | 07S50 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 2007-03-26 |
| Owners notified | 2007-04-03 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Units potentially affected | 1022 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 6.4L DIESEL ENGINE, INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE OF THE BATTERY POSITIVE (B+) WIRE TO THE RIGHT HAND SPLASH SHIELD BOLT MAY RESULT IN THE BATTERY B+ WIRE CONTACTING THE SPLASH SHIELD BOLT.
What can happen
LONG TERM CONTACT COULD CAUSE WIRE CHAFE, RESULTING IN COPPER WIRE BEING EXPOSED. IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE BATTERY B+ WIRE COULD SHORT TO GROUND INCREASING THE RISK OF A FIRE.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BATTERY B+ WIRE LOCATION AND, IF NECESSARY, REPOSITION THE WIRE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Notes
FORD RECALL NO. 07S50.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
| 2008 FORD F-250 | Built 2006-12-18 to 2007-01-28. |
|---|---|
| 2008 FORD F-350 | Built 2006-12-18 to 2007-01-28. |
| 2008 FORD F-450 SD | Built 2006-12-18 to 2007-01-28. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 2008 FORD F-550 SD | Built 2006-12-18 to 2007-01-28. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
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