Recall
Ford Ranger Ev — 98V079000
NHTSA ID
98V079000
Make
Ford
Model
Ranger Ev
Years Affected
1998
Recall Date
1998-04-21
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Units Affected
26
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY ELECTRIC PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL TRACTION BATTERY HEATER SYSTEM. THIS BATTERY HEATER COULD HAVE A LOOSE CRIMP CONNECTION WHERE THE POWER WIRES ARE ATTACHED TO ONE OF THE HEATER ELEMENTS.
Consequence
THE LOOSE CONNECTION COULD ARC IGNITING SURROUNDING MATERIALS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE BATTERY PACK HEATERS.