Ford Recall 98V079000: Electrical System, 12v/24v/48v Battery, Cables
NHTSA recall 98V079000 · announced April 21, 1998 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 26 units affected
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY ELECTRIC PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL TRACTION BATTERY HEATER SYSTEM. THIS BATTERY HEATER COULD HAVE A LOOSE CRIMP CONNECTION WHERE THE POWER WIRES ARE ATTACHED TO ONE OF THE HEATER ELEMENTS.
The risk
THE LOOSE CONNECTION COULD ARC IGNITING SURROUNDING MATERIALS.
What to do
DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE BATTERY PACK HEATERS.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING APRIL 1998.OWNERS WHO ARE NOT CONTACTED DIRECTLY BY FORD 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.