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12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 97V-111 · 1994–1997 Ford F700

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 97V-111 covers 3,300 1994–1997 Ford F700 for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on July 14, 1997.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected3,3001 model
ReportedJul 14, 1997Owners notified Nov 3, 1997
Complaints since3Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 97V111000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.0L LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) ENGINE OR 7.0L EFI (GASOLINE) ENGINE WITH THE OPTIONAL CAB FLOOR PAN REINFORCEMENT. THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS OR BATTERY CABLE CAN BE PINCHED BETWEEN THE OPTIONAL CAB REINFORCEMENT AND THE FRAME CAUSING AN ABRASION WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT.

The risk

A SHORT CIRCUIT CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING AND ARCING.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE REINFORCEMENT(S) AND, IF NECESSARY, REPOSITION THE ENGINE WIRING HARNESS (INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF THE REVISED ENGINE WIRE HARNESS RETENTION BRACKET) AND BATTERY CABLE.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 3, 1997. 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.

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 F7001994, 1995, 1996, 1997

Built from March 1, 1994 to August 23, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. PINCHED WIRING HARNESSESEA96028 · closed Jul 25, 1997
    NHTSA