Make : LINCOLN | Model : CONTINENTAL | Year : 1988 |
Build Dates : 19871001 - 19880601 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V114000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19880722 | Date Received by ODI: 19880719 | Date Added to Database: 19880721 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 26000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
MELTED NYLON SHIELD COULD DRIP ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDAND RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. |
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Remedy:
WRAP WIRING HARNESS WITH HEAT RESISTANT FIBERGLASS TAPE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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