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Report Date :
November 22, 2009 at
05:53 PM
NHTSA Campaign ID number :
94V223000
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
FORD / WINDSTAR
1995
Manufacturer:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr's Report Date:
OCT 28, 1994
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
94V223000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Potential Number of Units Affected:
112000
Summary:
THE ALTERNATOR OUTPUT WIRE WAS NOT CONNECTED TIGHTLY TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX.
Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN OVERHEATING OF THE CONNECTION AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE CONNECTION. VEHICLES WITH VISIBLE DAMAGE TO THE PLASTIC POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX HOUSING WILL HAVE THE THE UNDERHOOD HARNESS, INCLUDING THE POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX, REPLACED.
Notes:
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ALTERNATOR; REGULATOR; STARTER. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY VAN. NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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