NHTSA recall 97V-215 (97V215000)

electrical system recall reported November 24, 1997 - about 1,100 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 97V215000
Also written as: 97V-215
Reported: November 24, 1997
Vehicles affected: ~1,100
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLES, EDDIE BAUER AND LIMITED EDITIONS. THE KEY-IN-IGNITION/DOOR OPEN WARNING CHIME MAY NOT FUNCTION WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED. THIS DOES NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION."

Why it is dangerous

THE STANDARD SPECIFIED THAT A WARNING TO THE DRIVER SHALL BE ACTUATED WHENEVER THE KEY HAS BEEN LEFT IN THE LOCKING SYSTEM AND THE DRIVER'S DOOR IS OPENED.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A JUMPER WIRE TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY GROUND CIRCUIT IN THESE VEHICLES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 97V-215 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Explorer - 1998

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