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NHTSARecalled Apr 8, 1980 · #80V042000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:HARNESS:UNDER DASH

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE ACCESSORY FEED WIRE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN PINCHED BENEATH A MOUNTING BOLT BY THE CLIMATE CONTROL AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY. IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, A HIGH RESISTANCE "SHORT" MAY OCCUR AND CAUSE THE WIRE TO OVERHEAT.

Product details

Product
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:HARNESS:UNDER DASH
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
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UPCs
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What you should do

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF THE FEED WIRE IS FOUND TO BE PINCHED IN ANY WAY BY THE CLIMATE CONTROL/AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY, THE WIRE ASSEMBLY WILL BE FREED AND SPLICED WITH CONNECTORS, WITHOUT CHARGE.

View the official CPSC notice