Passport EX 2WD V6-3.2L DOHC (6VD1) (1998)
Technical Service Bulletin # 98-059
Date: 980817
Recall - Negative Battery Cable Replacement
98-059
August 17, 1998
Applies To: 1998 Passport - thru VIN 4S6C.58W.W441 6869
Safety Recall: 1998 Passport Negative Battery Cable
(Supersedes 98-059, dated August 10, 1998)
BACKGROUND
A ground connection lug was not properly crimped in the supplier's engine wire harness manufacturing line. The improper crimping process caused an
indentation on the lug. The indentation could cause a stress concentration, resulting in a fracture and an open circuit. This open circuit will cause the
engine to stall. In addition, the engine will not start.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
All owners of affected vehicles will be mailed a notification of this recall. An example of the customer letter is at the end of this service bulletin.
Some of the affected vehicles may still be in dealer inventory. By Federal law, these vehicles cannot be sold or leased until they are repaired.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Replace the negative battery cable.
PARTS INFORMATION
Negative Battery Cable:
P/N 8-97211-283-0, H/C 6009567
Cable Tie:
P/N 5-09707-031-0, H/C 4374534
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
Operation number:
709101
Flat rate time:
0.3 hour
Failed part:
P/N 8-97125-355-5
H/C 5509179
Defect code:
98C
Contention code:
K36
Template ID:
98-059C
Skill level:
Repair Technician
Repair Procedure
1.
Record the customer's radio station presets.
2.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.