NHTSA recall 98V-056 (98V056000)

electrical system recall reported March 12, 1998 - about 4,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V056000
Also written as: 98V-056
Reported: March 12, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~4,000
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SUPERCAB PICKUP TRUCKS. THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE IS TAPED TO THE NEGATIVE CABLE WHICH CONTAINS A CLIP TO SECURE THE ASSEMBLY TO THE SIDE FRAME RAIL. IF INCORRECTLY POSITIONED, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN CONTACT THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR PULLEY.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE CABLE WEARS, A COMPLETE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE CAN OCCUR AND POTENTIAL SPARKING AND/OR IGNITION OF FLAMMABLE MATERIAL.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND/OR MODIFY THE BATTERY CABLE CLIPS TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE PROPERLY LOCATED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-056 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford F-350 - 1999

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