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Recall for Ford EXPLORER
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recall (May 05, 1997)
Problem
A short circuit condition can occur in the remote power mirror control switch circuit board as a result of a separated part of the contact assembly bridging the switch positive battery pad and adjacent chassis ground pad.
Consequence
The current can overheat the printed circuit board and other plastic and elastomeric components of the switch assembly resulting in smoke or fire.
Resolution
Dealers will install an in-line 10 amp fuse in the positive battery feed to the remote power mirror control switch assembly.
Component
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
Notes
Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin may 19, 1997.notes: 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 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
NHTSA Campaign Number
97V083000
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