Make : FORD | Model : E350 | Year : 1984 |
Build Dates : 19830101 - 19890201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V062000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19890601 | Date Received by ODI: 19890417 | Date Added to Database: 19890425 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: SENTINEL VEHICLES LIMITED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 228 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
NYLON TIES THAT SUPPORT THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS TO THE CHASSIS COULD WEAR AND BREAK DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. THUS, WIRING HARNESS COULD FALL ON ENGINE COMPONENTS AND SHORT CIRCUIT. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHICH COULDRESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL RETROFIT RIT OF PLASTIC-COATED METAL CLAMPS, LOOM FOR POSITIVE BATTERY CABLES AND RE-ROUTE WIRING. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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