NHTSA recall 97V-111 (97V111000)

electrical system recall reported July 14, 1997 - about 3,300 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V111000
Also written as: 97V-111
Reported: July 14, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~3,300
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.0L LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) ENGINE OR 7.0L EFI (GASOLINE) ENGINE WITH THE OPTIONAL CAB FLOOR PAN REINFORCEMENT. THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS OR BATTERY CABLE CAN BE PINCHED BETWEEN THE OPTIONAL CAB REINFORCEMENT AND THE FRAME CAUSING AN ABRASION WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

Why it is dangerous

A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING AND ARCING.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE REINFORCEMENT(S) AND, IF NECESSARY, REPOSITION THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS (INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF THE REVISED ENGINE WIRE HARNESS RETENTION BRACKET) AND BATTERY CABLE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-111 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford F700 - 1994, 1995

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