| NHTSA Recall # | 46321 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 07V140000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 07S50 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Supplier | FORD |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-550 SD |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
| Date of notification | 03/04/07 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 18/12/06 |
| End date of manufacturing | 28/01/07 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 26/03/07 |
| Report created | 27/03/07 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 1022 |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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 notes | Ford recall no. 07s50. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |