NHTSA Recall 97V083000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V083000; Date: May. 5, 1997
The current can overheat the printed circuit board and other plastic and elastomeric components of the switch assembly resulting in smoke or fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Ford Explorer; 1993 Ford Explorer; 1994 Ford Explorer
Component: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 610,000
Recall Summary:
A short circuit condition can occur in the remote power mirror control switch circuit board as a result of a separated part of the contact assembly bridging the switch positive battery pad and adjacent chassis ground pad.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install an in-line 10 amp fuse in the positive battery feed to the remote power mirror control switch assembly.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin may 19, 1997. Notes:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 4, 1997
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