Ford Mustang: Fire May Occur
Ford Mustang Recall Summary Ford is recalling 1,255 Mustang vehicles in the United Kingdom because the battery cable wiring may be positioned too close to the exhaust manifold, where it could make contact and cause an electrical short circuit that might start a fire in the engine compartment. The fix involves applying heat-resistant tape to the wiring and securing it away from the manifold with an additional clip.
- Recalling firm
- FORD
- Product
- Vehicles: FORD MUSTANG. Units affected: 1,255
- Reason
- There may be reduced clearance between the battery cable wiring loom and the exhaust manifold. There is a possibility that the wiring could contact the manifold and result a short circuit and possible engine compartment fire. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and apply additional heat resistant foil tape to the wiring loom and secure it away from the exhaust manifold using an additional clip fitted to the inner wing panel.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-03-03
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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