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2008 Ford F-250, Ford F-350 and others recall: 12v/24v/48v battery

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 26, 2007. It covers about 1,022 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,022
reported
Mar 26, 2007
owners notified
Apr 3, 2007
related complaints
20

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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 began on april 3, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.

Recall number 07V140000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 20 complaints about electrical problems.

2008 Ford F-2502008 Ford F-3502008 Ford F-450 SD2008 Ford F-550 SD

Questions about recall 07V140000

Is there a recall on the 2008 Ford F-250, Ford F-350 and others 12v/24v/48v battery?

Yes. Recall 07V140000, reported on March 26, 2007, covers about 1,022 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 07V140000?

Dealers will inspect the battery b+ wire location and, if necessary, reposition the wire. The recall began on april 3, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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