NHTSA recall 96V-193 (96V193000)

electrical system recall reported October 2, 1996 - about 5,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V193000
Also written as: 96V-193
Reported: October 2, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~5,000
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS DOES NOT HAVE ADEQUATE PROTECTION FROM CONTACTING AND BEING DAMAGED BY THE RIGHT ENGINE MOUNT.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE BATTERY CABLE OR STARTER WIRE INSULATION IS DAMAGED BY SUCH CONTACT, A SHORT TO GROUND CAN OCCUR RESULTING IN OVERHEATING OF THE WIRING AND POSSIBLE IGNITION OF SURROUNDING COMPONENTS.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR CHAFING OF THE CABLE AND WILL ADD INSULATION AND A TIE STRAP TO THE BATTERY CABLE HARNESS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-193 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Econoline - 1997

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