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Ford Thunderbird Recall 90V026: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables

NHTSA campaign 90V026, reported February 12, 1990, 72 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 90V026FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Problem
BATTERY TO STARTER CABLES ARE LONGER THAN SPECIFIED; EXCESSIVE CABLE LENGTH COULD CONTACT ENGINE DAMPER PULLEY.
Risk
CABLE PROTECTIVE COVERING AND INSULATION COULD WEAR THROUGH AND CAUSE A DIRECT SHORT TO GROUND, RESULTING IN OVERHEATING OF THE CABLE INSULATION AND POSSIBLY A UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE WITH CORRECT LENGTH CABLE.
Notes
SYSTEM: BATTERY TO STARTER CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH 3.8 LITER ENGINES.

Affected vehicles

Ford Thunderbird1990
Mercury Cougar1990