Make : FORD | Model : AEROSTAR | Year : 1997 |
Build Dates : 19910812 - 19970822 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V029000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19990319 | Date Received by ODI: 19990209 | Date Added to Database: 19990216 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99S02 | ||
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 762201 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A HIGHER THAN SPECIFIED ELECTRICAL LOAD THROUGH THE ACCESSORY POWER FEED CIRCUIT. THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTACT BETWEEN THE B2 (BATTERY), A2 (ACCESSORY), AND P1 (PROOF) CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR, CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT, ALLOWING CURRENT TO FLOW THROUGH THE GROUND WIRE. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN CAUSE OVER HEATING AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A JUMPER HARNESS WITH A RELAY WHICH WILL RE-ROUTE AND ACTIVATE ALL A2 ACCESSORIES THROUGH THE RELAY. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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