NHTSA Recall # | 9095 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 99V029000 |
MFG Compaign # | 99S02 |
Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | AEROSTAR |
Model Year | 1994 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
Date of notification | 19/03/99 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 12/08/91 |
End date of manufacturing | 22/08/97 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | ODI |
Report received | 09/02/99 |
Report created | 16/02/99 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 762201 |
Defect summary | Vehicle description: mini vans. These vehicles were produced with a higher than specified electrical load through the accessory power feed circuit. The potential for contact between the b2 (battery), a2 (accessory), and p1 (proof) circuits can occur, creating a short circuit, allowing current to flow through the ground wire. |
Consequence summary | This can cause over heating and the potential for a vehicle fire. |
Corrective action | Dealers will install a jumper harness with a relay which will re-route and activate all a2 accessories through the relay. |
Recall notes | Owner notification began march 19, 1999. 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 contactford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |