July 24 (Reuters) – Ford is recalling 565,691 vehicles in the U.S. as the engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday. Here are the details: • The recall affects certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles. • A short circuit in the engine […]
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Ford to recall more than 565,000 US vehicles over engine compartment fire risk
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July 24 (Reuters) – Ford is recalling 565,691 vehicles in the U.S. as the engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.
Here are the details:
• The recall affects certain 2021-2026 Bronco and Bronco Raptor vehicles.
• A short circuit in the engine compartment can create heat or spark, increasing the risk of a fire, the auto safety regulator said.
• As part of the recall remedy, dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge, NHTSA added.
(Preetika Parashuraman in Bengaluru; Editing by Mrigank Dhaniwala)