NHTSA recall 90V026000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 90V026000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1990-02-12 |
| Owners notified | 1990-03-09 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Units potentially affected | 72 |
What is wrong
BATTERY TO STARTER CABLES ARE LONGER THAN SPECIFIED; EXCESSIVE CABLE LENGTH COULD CONTACT ENGINE DAMPER PULLEY.
What can happen
CABLE PROTECTIVE COVERING AND INSULATION COULD WEAR THROUGH AND CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT TO GROUND, RESULTING IN OVERHEATING OF THE CABLE INSULATION AND POSSIBLY A UNDERHOOD FIRE.
The remedy
REPLACE BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE WITH CORRECT LENGTH CABLE.
Notes
SYSTEM: BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8 LITER ENGINES.
| 1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD | Built 1990-01-01 to 1990-01-01. |
|---|---|
| 1990 MERCURY COUGAR | Built 1990-01-01 to 1990-01-01. |
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