MERCURY TOPAZ 1984: INTERIOR LIGHTING
| Make : MERCURY | Model : TOPAZ | Year : 1984 |
| Build Dates : 1983-04-01 - 1983-04-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 83V055000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1983-05-04 | Date Received by ODI: 1983-05-16 | Date Added to Database: 1983-05-31 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 626 | ||
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Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, THE HEADLAMP AND INTERIOR ILLUMINATION CONTROL SWITCHES COULD OVERHEAT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE HEADLAMP SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED AND FUSE AND FUSE PANEL WILL BE INSPECTED FOR SAFE OPERATION. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTS; HEADLAMPS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERIOR CONTROL SWITCHES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: OVERHEATING COULD CAUSE MELTING OF THE SWITCH, POSSIBLYLEADING TO A FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. |
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