FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1998-04-21.
Recall campaignNHTSA 98V079000
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
Component
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected
26
Reported to NHTSA
1998-04-21
Owners notified
1998-04-27
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY ELECTRIC PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL TRACTION BATTERY HEATER SYSTEM. THIS BATTERY HEATER COULD HAVE A LOOSE CRIMP CONNECTION WHERE THE POWER WIRES ARE ATTACHED TO ONE OF THE HEATER ELEMENTS.
Safety risk
THE LOOSE CONNECTION COULD ARC IGNITING SURROUNDING MATERIALS.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE BATTERY PACK HEATERS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING APRIL 1998.OWNERS WHO ARE NOT CONTACTED DIRECTLY BY FORD WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.