1990-1994 Ford B600 and Ford B700 recall: 12v/24v/48v battery
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 26, 1994. It covers about 3,660 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,660
- reported
- Mar 26, 1994
- owners notified
- Jul 19, 1994
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery
- What is wrong
- System: electrical system; battery. Vehicle description: medium duty school bus chassis equipped with hydraulic brakes, tilt hoods, 5.9l, 6.6l or 7.6l diesel engines or 6.1l or 7.0l gasoline engines and originally sold or currently registered in connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine, massachusetts, michigan, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania ,rhode island, vermont, and wisconsin. The battery power junction block mounted on the right fender apron, which serves as an electrical connection point for several engine compartment systems, is susceptible to road splash. The terminals at the junction block can experience corrosion and can fracture, causing loss of electrical power and engine shutdown.
- Risk
- Engine shutdown, loss of power steering assist, or loss of hydraulic brake boost can occur which may result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the junction box, main power terminal the starter or starter relay and terminals at the existing junction block. The wiring of the hydraulic brake circuit will also be modified by bypassing the junction block. The new terminals will be made from an alloy material more resistant to salt corrosion.
Recall number 94V056000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 94V056000
Is there a recall on the 1990-1994 Ford B600 and Ford B700 12v/24v/48v battery?
Yes. Recall 94V056000, reported on March 26, 1994, covers about 3,660 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 94V056000?
Dealers will replace the junction box, main power terminal the starter or starter relay and terminals at the existing junction block. The wiring of the hydraulic brake circuit will also be modified by bypassing the junction block. The new terminals will be made from an alloy material more resistant to salt corrosion.
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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