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Mercury Recall : Electrical System:Battery:Cable
1990 Mercury Cougar
Cable protective covering and insulation could wear through and cause a direct short to ground, resulting in overheating of the cable insulation and possibly a underhood fire.
Electrical System — 12v/24v/48v Battery — Cables
Date Announced
FEB 12, 1990
Vehicles Affected
72
NHTSA Campaign #
90V026000
Summary
Battery to starter cables are longer than specified; excessive cable length could contact engine damper pulley.
Actions
Replace battery to starter cable with correct length cable.
Documents (1)
Recall Document