NHTSA Recall 01V230000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V230000; Date: Jul. 9, 2001
The open circuit could lead to electrical arcing that could melt the connector housing material creasing the potential for a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Ford Contour; 1997 Ford Contour; 1998 Ford Contour; 1999 Mercury Cougar; 1996 Mercury Mystique; 1997 Mercury Mystique; 1998 Mercury Mystique
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 342,962
Recall Summary:
On certain my 1996-1998 passenger vehicles built at the kansas city, cuautitlan assembly plants or on my 1999 passenger vehcles built at the automotive alliance International assembly plants, the rough surface of the heater blower resistor's stainless steel blades can damage the copper surface of the wiring harness connector. The damage could, over time, cause increased resistance in the connector and, due to subsequent terminal relaxation, result in an open circuit condition.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a new heater blower resistor and a new wire jumper harness. Owner notification began August 29, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes:
Ford recall no. 01s22. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 29, 2001
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