12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 98V-079 · 1998 Ford Ranger EV
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 98V-079 covers 26 1998 Ford Ranger EV for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on April 21, 1998.
Source: NHTSA recall 98V079000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE BATTERY PACK HEATERS.
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).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 1, 1997 to April 1, 1998. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.