DOUBLE K VILLAGER 1995: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
| Make : DOUBLE K | Model : VILLAGER | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 1994-04-15 - 1996-09-15 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V253003 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1998-11-04 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-08-17 | Date Added to Database: 1998-08-31 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 72940 | ||
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Summary:
THE REAR LAMP SOCKET MAY NOT ILLUMINATE BECAUSE THE METAL CAN IN THE LAMP SOCKET MOVES OR SEPARATES FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN MALFUNCTION OF THE STOP OR REAR RUNNING LAMPS. CENTER HIGH MOUNT STOP LAMP FUNCTION IS UNAFFECTED. REAR LAMP MALFUNCTION CAN RESULT IN FOLLOWING DRIVERS NOT BEING ALERTED TO THE SUBJECT VEHICLE'S PRESENCE OR INTENDED ACTIONS, PARTICULARLY IN THE CASE IN WHICH BOTH LAMPS HAVE MALFUNCTIONED. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED REAR LAMP SOCKET AND WIRING ASSEMBLIES. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '-1888-327-4236'. |
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