NHTSA Recall 99V028000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V028000; Date: Feb. 9, 1999
Heat damage, including melting or charring of the fuel pump and sender assembly wire harness and associated wiring harnesses can also result. The short circuit could also have the potential for a vehicle fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Ford Aerostar; 1995 Ford Aerostar
Component: Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 23,097
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: Mini vans. Heat generation in the wiring harness to the fuel pump/sender assembly can cause an electrical short. The vehicle could experience a loss of power and become immobilized and the fuel gauge may be erratic.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a fused jumper harness in the fuel pump ground circuit that will be installed at the fuel pump inertia shut-off switch.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began April 7, 1999. 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 7, 1999
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