Recall 94V-175
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1993 Ford Ecostar: Electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 94V-175
- Reported
- September 13, 1994
- Vehicles affected
- 34 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
The battery used to power these vehicles can fail in a manner which results in fire.
The risk
Vehicle fires can result in personal injury to persons near the vehicle.
The fix
Ford has suspended use of these vehicles while a design change is enacted to counteract problems arising from long use.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: electrical system; battery.note: if you are a lessee of these ford vehicles and ford does not provide a remedy to the defect or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact the ford ecostar hotline at 1-[removed]. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Ford Ecostar 1993