| Make : FORD | Model : LTD | Year : 1981 |
| Build Dates : 19800801 - 19801001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 80V147000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19801119 | Date Received by ODI: 19801113 | Date Added to Database: 19801210 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 18154 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE ELECTRICAL RELAY SYSTEMS WHICH MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER LEAKAGE INTO THE RELAY CASE. WATER ENTRY MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT WITHIN THE RELAY. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FOR THE TYPE OF RELAY USED, REORIENT WIRING HARNESSES AS NECESSARY, AND REPLACE SUSPECT RELAYS WITH NEW PARTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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