NHTSA recall 94V-223 (94V223000)

electrical system recall reported November 4, 1994 - about 112,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 94V223000
Also written as: 94V-223
Reported: November 4, 1994
Vehicles affected: ~112,000
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

THE ALTERNATOR OUTPUT WIRE WAS NOT CONNECTED TIGHTLY TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CAN RESULT IN OVERHEATING OF THE CONNECTION AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE CONNECTION. VEHICLES WITH VISIBLE DAMAGE TO THE PLASTIC POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX HOUSING WILL HAVE THE THE UNDERHOOD HARNESS, INCLUDING THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX, REPLACED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 94V-223 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Windstar - 1995

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