NHTSA Recall 19V278000
NHTSA Campaign Id 19V278000; Date: Apr. 8, 2019
a damaged cable could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Ford F-150; 2016 Ford F-150; 2017 Ford F-150; 2018 Ford F-150; 2019 Ford F-150; 2017 Ford F-250 Sd; 2018 Ford F-250 Sd; 2019 Ford F-250 Sd; 2017 Ford F-350 Sd; 2018 Ford F-350 Sd; 2019 Ford F-350 Sd; 2017 Ford F-450 Sd; 2018 Ford F-450 Sd; 2019 Ford F-450 Sd; 2017 Ford F-550 Sd; 2018 Ford F-550 Sd; 2019 Ford F-550 Sd
Component: Equipment:electrical
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 131,068
Recall Summary:
ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 ford f-150 and 2017-2019 ford f-250 super duty, f-350 super duty, f-450 super duty, and f-550 super duty pick-up trucks equipped with an engine block heater and previously remedied under recall 18v894. during the previous repair, the block heater cable's splice connector may have been damaged.
How to Fix:
ford will notify owners, and dealers will disable the engine block heater from being used. when replacement cables become available, a second notice will be mailed and dealers will replace the engine block heater cord, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin april 22, 2019. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 19s11.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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