Recalls › 96V177000

NHTSA recall 96V177000

Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables

Ford F Super Duty

Reported Sep 18, 19965,500 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Apr 15, 1996 – Jul 19, 1996

The defect

A plastic coated steel support strap for the battery cable was damaged when it was crimped onto the cable.

The risk

This damage can result in the battery cable developing a short to ground. a shorted battery cable can result in a vehicle fire.

The remedy

Dealers will inspect the cable insulation and replace the support strap with a revised, uncrimped strap attached with tape. in addition, convolute will be added between the cable and the support strap. damaged battery cables will be replaced.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford F Super Duty
1997

Notes

Owner notification:owner notification IS expected to being october 7, 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.