NHTSA Recall 98V079000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V079000; Date: Apr. 21, 1998
The loose connection could arc igniting surrounding materials.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Ford Ranger Ev
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 26
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: light duty electric pickup trucks equipped with the optional traction battery heater system. This battery heater could have a loose crimp connection where the power wires are attached to one of the heater elements.
How to Fix:
Dealers will disable the battery pack heaters.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began during April 1998. Owners who are not contacted directly by Ford 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 27, 1998
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