Make : FORD | Model : ECOSTAR | Year : 1993 |
Build Dates : - | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V175000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19940630 | Date Received by ODI: 19940913 | Date Added to Database: 19940922 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 34 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE BATTERY USED TO POWER THESE VEHICLES CAN FAIL IN A MANNER WHICH RESULTS IN FIRE. |
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Consequence:
VEHICLE FIRES CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS NEAR THE VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
FORD HAS SUSPENDED USE OF THESE VEHICLES WHILE A DESIGN CHANGE IS ENACTED TO COUNTERACT PROBLEMS ARISING FROM LONG USE. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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