NHTSA Recall 04V327000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V327000; Date: Jul. 7, 2004
If the ground wire is loose, electrical current may flow to the radio suppression strap causing it to heat and potentially melt or ignite adjacent components which could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Ford Excursion; 2003 Ford F-250; 2003 Ford F-350; 2003 Ford F-450 Sd; 2003 Ford F-550 Sd
Component: Electrical System:battery
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 83,687
Recall Summary:
On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with 6. 0l diesel engines, the engine ground stud that attaches the negative battery terminal eyelet to the engine block may be loose.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the engine ground stud and the radio suppression strap and adjacent components will be inspected for damage and replaced, if necessary. The recall began on July 23, 2004. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes:
Ford recall no. 04s15. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 22, 2004
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