NHTSA recall 99V-029 (99V029000)

electrical system recall reported February 9, 1999 - about 762,201 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V029000
Also written as: 99V-029
Manufacturer number: 99S02
Reported: February 9, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~762,201
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH A HIGHER THAN SPECIFIED ELECTRICAL LOAD THROUGH THE ACCESSORY POWER FEED CIRCUIT. THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTACT BETWEEN THE B2 (BATTERY), A2 (ACCESSORY), AND P1 (PROOF) CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR, CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT, ALLOWING CURRENT TO FLOW THROUGH THE GROUND WIRE.

Why it is dangerous

THIS CAN CAUSE OVER HEATING AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A JUMPER HARNESS WITH A RELAY WHICH WILL RE-ROUTE AND ACTIVATE ALL A2 ACCESSORIES THROUGH THE RELAY.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-029 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Aerostar - 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

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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