Ranger vehicles in the U.S. as damaged wires can create an electrical short and cause a fire in the A-pillar area, increasing the risk of injury or a crash, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday.
The sun visor or headliner wiring harnesses may be improperly positioned or have excessive tape thickness, which can result in damaged wires, the regulator said.
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Dealers will inspect the wiring for damage and update the body control module software, NHTSA said, adding that the damaged wiring harnesses will be replaced as necessary.
(Reporting by Mishra in Bengaluru; Editing by Nivedita Bhattacharjee)
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