Recall 96V177000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES Defect in 1997-1997 FORD F SUPER DUTY
RECALL This recall affects up to 5,500 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 96V177000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 5,500 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
A PLASTIC COATED STEEL SUPPORT STRAP FOR THE BATTERY CABLE WAS DAMAGED WHEN IT WAS CRIMPED ONTO THE CABLE.
Safety Consequence
THIS DAMAGE CAN RESULT IN THE BATTERY CABLE DEVELOPING A SHORT TO GROUND. A SHORTED BATTERY CABLE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE INSULATION AND REPLACE THE SUPPORT STRAP WITH A REVISED, UNCRIMPED STRAP ATTACHED WITH TAPE. IN ADDITION, CONVOLUTE WILL BE ADDED BETWEEN THE CABLE AND THE SUPPORT STRAP. DAMAGED BATTERY CABLES WILL BE REPLACED.
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