Make : MERCURY | Model : COUGAR | Year : 1990 |
Build Dates : 19900101 - 19900101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V026000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19900309 | Date Received by ODI: 19900212 | Date Added to Database: 19900222 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 72 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
BATTERY TO STARTER CABLES ARE LONGER THAN SPECIFIED; EXCESSIVE CABLE LENGTH COULD CONTACT ENGINE DAMPER PULLEY. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE WITH CORRECT LENGTH CABLE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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