NHTSA recall campaign
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What was wrong
Defect
THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER WAS MOUNTED BEHIND THE KICK PANEL IN THE STEP WELL AREA OF THE TRUCK, AND THE UNSEALED CONNECTORS, IF EXPOSED TO WATER, COULD RESULT IN STRAY VOLTAGE, SHORTING, OR CORROSION.
Risk
IF THE UNSEALED CONNECTORS EXPERIENCE A CONDITION THAT ALLOWED MOISTURE TO ENTER, THE ENGINE CAN EXPERIENCE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL PROBLEMS. THE FOOT OPERATED THROTTLE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE ELECTRONIC-GOVERNED ENGINE SPEED, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ELECTRICAL HARNESS WITH SEALED CONNECTORS AND RELOCATING THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →