NHTSA recall 96V-177 (96V177000)

electrical system recall reported September 18, 1996 - about 5,500 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V177000
Also written as: 96V-177
Reported: September 18, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~5,500
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

A PLASTIC COATED STEEL SUPPORT STRAP FOR THE BATTERY CABLE WAS DAMAGED WHEN IT WAS CRIMPED ONTO THE CABLE.

Why it is dangerous

THIS DAMAGE CAN RESULT IN THE BATTERY CABLE DEVELOPING A SHORT TO GROUND. A SHORTED BATTERY CABLE CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CABLE INSULATION AND REPLACE THE SUPPORT STRAP WITH A REVISED, UNCRIMPED STRAP ATTACHED WITH TAPE. IN ADDITION, CONVOLUTE WILL BE ADDED BETWEEN THE CABLE AND THE SUPPORT STRAP. DAMAGED BATTERY CABLES WILL BE REPLACED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-177 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford F-Super Duty - 1997

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