NHTSA Recall 80V042000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V042000; Date: Apr. 8, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Lincoln Mark Vi
Component: Electrical System:wiring:interior/under Dash
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 14,500
Recall Summary:
The accessory feed wire assembly may have been pinched beneath a mounting bolt by the climate control air duct assembly. If this condition exists, a high resistance "short" may occur and cause the wire to overheat.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if the feed wire is found to be pinched in any way by the climate control/air duct assembly, the wire assembly will be freed and spliced with connectors, without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: electrical; accessory feed wire assembly. Consequences of defect: wire overheating may lead to a vehicle fire andpersonal injury. Note: because the accessory wire is hot whenever the battery is connected, thepossibility of such an incident exists during vehicle use or when the vehicleis parked with the key removed.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 29, 1980
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