Recall 80V133000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Defect in 1981-1981 MERCURY LYNX

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RECALL This recall affects up to 7,000 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 80V133000
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles Affected 7,000
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRE ASSEMBLY THAT MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED ABOVE THE AIR CONDITIONING SUCTION HOSE. THIS HOSE MAY PUSH UP ON THE WIRING HARNESS CAUSING IT TO CONTACT THE HOOD PROP ROD BRACKET ATTACHING BOLT. THIS COULD LEAD TO PENETRATION OR CHAFING OF THE WIRING INSULATION.

Remedy

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT THE WIRING HARNESS ROUTING AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

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