Recall 07V140000: Battery Cable Routing

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Ford/F-250 2008

Ford/F-350 2008

Ford/F-450 2008

Ford/F-550 2008

MANUFACTURER: Ford Motor Company

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V140000 MFG'S REPORT DATE: March 26, 2007

COMPONENT: Electrical System: Battery

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 1022

SUMMARY:
On certain trucks equipped with a 6.4L diesel engine, insufficient clearance of the battery positive (B+) wire to the right hand splash shield bolt may result in the battery B+ wire contacting the splash shield bolt.

CONSEQUENCE:
Long term contact could cause wire chafe, resulting in copper wire being exposed. If this condition occurs, the battery B+ wire could short to ground increasing the risk of a fire.

REMEDY:
Dealers will inspect the battery B+ wire location and, if necessary, reposition the wire. The recall is expected to begin on or about March 30, 2007. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.

NOTES:
Ford recall No. 07S50. Customers may also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.