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Search Results   Report Date : February 10, 2010 at 01:13 AM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 07V140000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / F-250     2008      FORD / F-350     2008      FORD / F-450     2008      FORD / F-550     2008 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: MAR 26, 2007 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 07V140000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY Potential Number of Units Affected: 1022 Summary: 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. Consequence: 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. Remedy: 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 1-800-392-3673. Notes: FORD RECALL NO. 07S50. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. Check to Request Research. Submit below.