Make : FORD | Model : LTD | Year : 1979 |
Build Dates : 19780801 - 19780801 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V198000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19790630 | Date Received by ODI: 19780911 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER AND WASHER SYSTEM CONTAINS AN INCORRECT 6 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER INSTEAD OF THE 8.25 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER. IF THE SYSTEM IS HEAVILY LOADED, AS IN THE CASE OF A PARTIALLY DRY WINDSHIELD, THE MOTOR CURRENT MAY EXCEED THE 6 AMP BREAKER"S CAPACITY. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE BREAKER TO OPEN, WHICH WOULD RESULT IN WIPER/WASHER FAILURE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT CIRCUIT BREAKER WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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