Recall 90V026000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES Defect in 1990-1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD
RECALL This recall affects up to 72 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 90V026000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 72 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
BATTERY TO STARTER CABLES ARE LONGER THAN SPECIFIED; EXCESSIVE CABLE LENGTH COULD CONTACT ENGINE DAMPER PULLEY.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
REPLACE BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE WITH CORRECT LENGTH CABLE.
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