NHTSA recall 99V-028 (99V028000)

electrical system recall reported February 9, 1999 - about 23,097 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V028000
Also written as: 99V-028
Manufacturer number: 99S01
Reported: February 9, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~23,097
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. HEAT GENERATION IN THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE FUEL PUMP/SENDER ASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. THE VEHICLE COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF POWER AND BECOME IMMOBILIZED AND THE FUEL GAUGE MAY BE ERRATIC.

Why it is dangerous

HEAT DAMAGE, INCLUDING MELTING OR CHARRING OF THE FUEL PUMP AND SENDER ASSEMBLY WIRE HARNESS AND ASSOCIATED WIRING HARNESSES CAN ALSO RESULT. THE SHORT CIRCUIT COULD ALSO HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED JUMPER HARNESS IN THE FUEL PUMP GROUND CIRCUIT THAT WILL BE INSTALLED AT THE FUEL PUMP INERTIA SHUT-OFF SWITCH.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-028 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Aerostar - 1994, 1995

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

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