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Recall 07V-140

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2008 Ford F-250 and 3 other models: Electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery).

At a glance

Campaign number
07V-140
Reported
March 26, 2007
Vehicles affected
1,022 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

On certain trucks equipped with a 6.4l diesel engine, insufficient clearance of the battery positive (b+) wire to the right hand splash shield bolt may result in the battery b+ wire contacting the splash shield bolt.

The risk

Long term contact could cause wire chafe, resulting in copper wire being exposed. If this condition occurs, the battery b+ wire could short to ground increasing the risk of a fire.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the battery b+ wire location and, if necessary, reposition the wire. The recall began on april 3, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Ford recall no. 07s50.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles