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NHTSARecalled Feb 12, 1990 · #90V026000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

BATTERY TO STARTER CABLES ARE LONGER THAN SPECIFIED; EXCESSIVE CABLE LENGTH COULD CONTACT ENGINE DAMPER PULLEY. CABLE PROTECTIVE COVERING AND INSULATION COULD WEAR THROUGH AND CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT TO GROUND, RESULTING IN OVERHEATING OF THE CABLE INSULATION AND POSSIBLY A UNDERHOOD FIRE.

Product details

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REPLACE BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE WITH CORRECT LENGTH CABLE.

View the official CPSC notice