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  NHTSA Recall 73V220000

NHTSA Campaign Id 73V220000; Date: Nov. 12, 1973

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1974 Lincoln Lincoln

Component: Electrical System:wiring

Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company

Affected Units:: 17,821

icon3 Recall Summary:

icon2 How to Fix:

icon4 Recall Notes:

Possibility that the starter cable and starting circuit wire assemblies wereimproperly routed permitting the surrounding protective sleev to chafe againstthe forward edge of the front suspension right control arm. If conditionexists, the movement can wear through the protective sleeve and the cable andor wire insulation and result in a battery voltage short to the upper arm. Should this occur, the vehicle could immediately be rendered inoperative withthe simulataneous loss of all electrical system power. (correct by inspectingand replacing cables where necessary).

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 23, 1973

Also see:

All recalls of Lincoln vehicles.

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