Ford F-450 Super Duty, F-550 Super Duty +2 more: Electrical

Affects Ford F-450 Super Duty, F-550 Super Duty, F-250 Super Duty, F-350 Super Duty · 2008 — about 52 vehicles.

The hazard

On certain trucks equipped with 6.4L diesel engines, insufficient clearance between the positive battery cable and the right hand splash shield bolt may result in wire chaffing damage and the risk of an electrical short. If this occurs, possible heat or fire damage to the cable and/or other components, either under-hood or near other possible ground points on the vehicle, may occur. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, reposition the positive battery cable.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational