NHTSA Recall 97V111000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V111000; Date: Jul. 14, 1997
A short circuit can cause overheating and arcing.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Ford F700; 1995 Ford F700; 1996 Ford F700; 1997 Ford F700
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 3,300
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with 7. 0l liquefied petroleum gas (lpg) engine or 7. 0l efi (gasoline) engine with the optional cab floor pan reinforcement. The engine wiring harness or battery cable can be pinched between the optional cab reinforcement and the frame causing an abrasion which could result in an electrical short circuit.
How to Fix:
Dealers will modify the reinforcement(s) and, if necessary, reposition the engine wiring harness (including installation of the revised engine wire harness retention bracket) and battery cable.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began November 3, 1997. 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: Nov 3, 1997
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