1982 FORD LN7000 Recall

Campaign:

82V023000 on 03/29/1982

Component:

Electrical system:starter assembly

Manufactured:

10/31/1981 - 11/30/1981

Affected:

99

Defect:

Some of the suspect vehicles may have been produced with the positive battery cable incorrectly indexed at the attachment to the starter solenoid. cable insulation damage could occur due to metal on metal contact during maximum engine roll conditions. an electrical short may develop between the battery cable and a brake tube. a hole could be formed in the brake tube, resulting in loss of brake fluid and reduced braking capability.

Correction:

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, re-index the starter positive battery cable attachment at no cost to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: trucks, chassis cabs, equipped with optional single systemhydraulic brakes and diesel engines.system: service brakes; starter cable, brake tube.consequences of defect: partial loss of braking capability could result in lossof vehicle control and an accident.note: the brake warning light will be illuminated on the instrument panel inthe event of loss of one part of the system.

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