| Make : FORD | Model : LN7000 | Year : 1982 |
| Build Dates : 19811101 - 19811201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 82V023000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19820408 | Date Received by ODI: 19820315 | Date Added to Database: 19820330 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 99 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
SOME OF THE SUSPECT VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE INCORRECTLY INDEXED AT THE ATTACHMENT TO THE STARTER SOLENOID. CABLE INSULATION DAMAGE COULD OCCUR DUE TO METAL ON METAL CONTACT DURING MAXIMUM ENGINE ROLL CONDITIONS. AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY DEVELOP BETWEEN THE BATTERY CABLE AND A BRAKE TUBE. A HOLE COULD BE FORMED IN THE BRAKE TUBE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, RE-INDEX THE STARTER POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE ATTACHMENT AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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