NHTSA Recall 88V114000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Electrical System. Reported 1988-07-19. An estimated 26,000 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
NYLON SHIELDED WIRING HARNESS, LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO HEAT DAMAGE AND MELTING OF THE NYLON MATERIAL IN 100 DEGREE PLUS WEATHER.
Risk
MELTED NYLON SHIELD COULD DRIP ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDAND RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
WRAP WIRING HARNESS WITH HEAT RESISTANT FIBERGLASS TAPE.
Notes
SYSTEM: WIRING HARNESS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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