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Electrical system: wiringRecall 89V-062 · 1984–1989 Ford E-350

SENTINEL VEHICLES LIMITED recall 89V-062 covers 228 1984–1989 Ford E-350 for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on April 17, 1989.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected2281 model
ReportedApr 17, 1989Owners notified Jun 1, 1989
Complaints since14Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 89V062000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

NYLON TIES THAT SUPPORT THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS TO THE CHASSIS COULD WEAR AND BREAK DUE TO EXCESSIVE VIBRATION. THUS, WIRING HARNESS COULD FALL ON ENGINE COMPONENTS AND SHORT CIRCUIT.

The risk

THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF ELECTRICAL SYSTEM WHICH COULDRESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL RETROFIT RIT OF PLASTIC-COATED METAL CLAMPS, LOOM FOR POSITIVE BATTERY CABLES AND RE-ROUTE WIRING.

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL WIRING/HARNESS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TYPE II AND III AMBULANCES BUILT ON FORD CHASSIS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Ford E-3501984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989

Built from January 1, 1983 to February 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. UNDERHOOD FIRESPE89040 · closed Apr 18, 1989
    NHTSA