NHTSA recall 90V-026 (90V026000)

electrical system recall reported February 12, 1990 - about 72 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 90V026000
Also written as: 90V-026
Reported: February 12, 1990
Vehicles affected: ~72
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

BATTERY TO STARTER CABLES ARE LONGER THAN SPECIFIED; EXCESSIVE CABLE LENGTH COULD CONTACT ENGINE DAMPER PULLEY.

Why it is dangerous

CABLE PROTECTIVE COVERING AND INSULATION COULD WEAR THROUGH AND CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT TO GROUND, RESULTING IN OVERHEATING OF THE CABLE INSULATION AND POSSIBLY A UNDERHOOD FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

REPLACE BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE WITH CORRECT LENGTH CABLE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 90V-026 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford Thunderbird - 1990

Mercury Cougar - 1990

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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