1998 MERCURY VILLAGER RECALL - #97V184001
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES SUPPLIED BY GNB TECHNOLOGIES. THESE BATTERIES HAVE A DEFECTIVE NEGATIVE POST THAT CAN CAUSE ACID LEAKAGE AND RELATED CORROSION DAMAGE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1998 MERCURY VILLAGER |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/28/1997 - 9/24/1997 |
| Recalled on |
10/30/1997 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
12/1/1997 |
| # Affected |
6,000 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES SUPPLIED BY GNB TECHNOLOGIES. THESE BATTERIES HAVE A DEFECTIVE NEGATIVE POST THAT CAN CAUSE ACID LEAKAGE AND RELATED CORROSION DAMAGE. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE BATTERY WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ENGINE FIRE OR BATTERY EXPLOSION. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BATTERIES. UNTIL A NEW BATTERY IS OBTAINED, OWNERS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO "JUMP START" THESE BATTERIES. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DECEMBER 1,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. |
| See also |
1998 MERCURY VILLAGER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
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