NHTSA Recall 88V091000
NHTSA Campaign Id 88V091000; Date: Jun. 6, 1988
Should a short circuit occur in the wiring within therelay or if water intrusion occurs the smaller gauge wire in the relay willfunction as a fuse link and overheat. The possibility exists for a fire if thewires are exposed to combustible materials.
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 Ford Aerostar; 1987 Ford Aerostar; 1988 Ford Aerostar
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 60,000
Recall Summary:
Vehicles equipped with trailer tow package have a trailer taillight relay assembly that contains wires of smaller gauge than the fuse link which protects the circuit.
How to Fix:
Installation of a relay with wires of gauge adequate to protect the circuit.
Recall Notes:
System: electrical. Vehicle description: multi purpose vehicle van, equipped with optional trailertow package.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 1, 1988
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