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Federated, Wells Electrical System recall
Recalled January 14, 1991 · NHTSA recall 91E001000 · Federated
Hazard
UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOTION COULD OCCUR BASED ON POSITION OF SHIFT LEVER WHEN ENGINE STARTS; THIS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL REPLACEMENT STARTER SOLENOIDS.
Units
4,820 units
Description
IGNITION SWITCH COULD ENGAGE STARTER SOLENOID AND START ENGINE WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION GEAR SHIFT LEVER IN ANY POSITION DUE TO AN INCORRECT COIL CONNECTION IN THE STARTER SOLENOID.
What to do
INSTALL REPLACEMENT STARTER SOLENOIDS.
Product
Federated STARTER
Manufacturer(s)
WELLS MFG. CORP. · WELLS ALUMINUM CORP.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →