Make : FORD | Model : RANGER EV | Year : 1998 |
Build Dates : 19971201 - 19980401 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V079000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19980427 | Date Received by ODI: 19980421 | Date Added to Database: 19980428 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 26 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THE LOOSE CONNECTION COULD ARC IGNITING SURROUNDING MATERIALS. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE BATTERY PACK HEATERS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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