NHTSA Recall 98V056000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V056000; Date: Mar. 12, 1998
If the cable wears, a complete electrical system failure can occur and potential sparking and/or ignition of flammable material.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Ford F-350; 1999 Ford Supercab
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 4,000
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: supercab pickup trucks. The positive battery cable is taped to the negative cable which contains a clip to secure the assembly to the side frame rail. If incorrectly positioned, the positive battery cable can contact the air conditioning compressor pulley.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and/or modify the battery cable clips to ensure that they are properly located.
Recall Notes:
Owner/dealer notification began March 16,1998. 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 free of charge should contact Ford at 1-800-248-0186. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 16, 1998
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