NHTSA Recall 80V133000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V133000; Date: Oct. 15, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Ford Escort; 1981 Mercury Lynx
Component: Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 7,000
Recall Summary:
Some of the involved vehicles were produced with an engine compartment wire assembly that may have been routed above the air conditioning suction hose. This hose may push up on the wiring harness causing it to contact the hood prop rod bracket attaching bolt. This could lead to penetration or chafing of the wiring insulation.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, correct the wiring harness routing at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with air conditioning. System: electrical; wiring harness, front underhood. Consequences of defect: if an electrical short results, the wiring harness mayoverheat, creating the potential for a vehicle fire and personal injury topassengers.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 1, 1980
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