NHTSA Recall 90V026000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Electrical System. Reported 1990-02-12. An estimated 72 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
BATTERY TO STARTER CABLES ARE LONGER THAN SPECIFIED; EXCESSIVE CABLE LENGTH COULD CONTACT ENGINE DAMPER PULLEY.
Risk
CABLE PROTECTIVE COVERING AND INSULATION COULD WEAR THROUGH AND CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT TO GROUND, RESULTING IN OVERHEATING OF THE CABLE INSULATION AND POSSIBLY A UNDERHOOD FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE WITH CORRECT LENGTH CABLE.
Notes
SYSTEM: BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8 LITER ENGINES.
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