Make : MERCURY | Model : LYNX | Year : 1981 |
Build Dates : 19800801 - 19800901 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 80V133000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19801001 | Date Received by ODI: 19801015 | Date Added to Database: 19801209 |
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: 7000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRE ASSEMBLY THAT MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED ABOVE THE AIR CONDITIONING SUCTION HOSE. THIS HOSE MAY PUSH UP ON THE WIRING HARNESS CAUSING IT TO CONTACT THE HOOD PROP ROD BRACKET ATTACHING BOLT. THIS COULD LEAD TO PENETRATION OR CHAFING OF THE WIRING INSULATION. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT THE WIRING HARNESS ROUTING AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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