NHTSA Recall 07V140000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V140000; Date: Mar. 26, 2007
Long term contact could cause wire chafe, resulting in copper wire being exposed. If this condition occurs, the battery b+ wire could short to ground increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Ford F-250; 2008 Ford F-350; 2008 Ford F-450 Sd; 2008 Ford F-550 Sd
Component: Electrical System:battery
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 1,022
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks equipped with a 6. 4l diesel engine, insufficient clearance of the battery positive (b+) wire to the right hand splash shield bolt may result in the battery b+ wire contacting the splash shield bolt.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the battery b+ wire location and, if necessary, reposition the wire. The recall began on April 3, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Recall Notes:
Ford recall no. 07s50. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 3, 2007
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