NHTSA Complaint #801512 — 1989 FORD F150
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 801512 |
| Vehicle | 1989 FORD F150 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | VA |
Consumer Description
THE WIRE CONNECTED TO THE ALTERNATOR HAD MELTED. SMOKE WAS NOTICED, COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. FOUR ALTERNATORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED.
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