Recall
Lincoln Continental — 88V114000
NHTSA ID
88V114000
Make
Lincoln
Model
Continental
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1988-07-19
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Units Affected
26,000
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
NYLON SHIELDED WIRING HARNESS, LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO HEAT DAMAGE AND MELTING OF THE NYLON MATERIAL IN 100 DEGREE PLUS WEATHER.
Consequence
MELTED NYLON SHIELD COULD DRIP ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLDAND RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
WRAP WIRING HARNESS WITH HEAT RESISTANT FIBERGLASS TAPE.