Recall 97V-111
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1994 to 1997 Ford F700: Electrical system (wiring, front underhood); Electrical system (12v/24v/48v battery, cables).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-111
- Reported
- July 14, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 3,300 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
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.
Notes from the manufacturer
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-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].
Affected vehicles
- Ford F700 1994 to 1997