NHTSA recall 85V040000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 85V040000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1985-04-09 |
| Owners notified | 1985-03-30 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 19200 |
What is wrong
A MALFUNCTION MAY OCCUR IN THE AIR SUSPENSION ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY.
What can happen
A WIRE TO THE AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR COULD OVERHEAT CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE, PRIMARILY WHEN PARKED AND KEY IS REMOVED.
The remedy
REPLACE CONTROL MODULE WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED MODULE.
Notes
VECHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: AIR SUSPENSION CONTROL MODULE.
| 1985 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL | Built 1984-11-01 to 1985-03-01. |
|---|---|
| 1985 LINCOLN MARK VII | Built 1984-11-01 to 1985-03-01. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
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