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  NHTSA Recall 73V177000

NHTSA Campaign Id 73V177000; Date: Aug. 28, 1973

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1973 Ford Thunderbird 1973 Lincoln Mark Iv

Component: Electrical System:starter Assembly

Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company

Affected Units:: 41,462

icon3 Recall Summary:

icon2 How to Fix:

icon4 Recall Notes:

Ford campaign no h-oa. Possibility that the starter cable was improperlyrouted during assembly. If this condition exists, the protective sleeve andcable will rub against the edge of the front suspension right upper control armand can wear through and result in a battery voltage short to the upper arm. (correct by inspecting and rerouting cable to preclude contact with upper arm).

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 12, 1973

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