FLEETWOOD TAURUS 1993: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
| Make : FLEETWOOD | Model : TAURUS | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 1992-12-01 - 1993-09-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V009000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1998-04-15 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-01-21 | Date Added to Database: 1998-01-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 506000 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HEADLIGHTS CAN FLASH INTERMITTENTLY AS A RESULT OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENING. THE VEHICLE'S HEADLIGHTS CAN GO OUT FOR BRIEF INTERVALS. |
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Consequence:
LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS DURING VEHICLE OPERATION CAN AFFECT A DRIVER'S ABILITY TO NAVIGATE THE ROADWAY AND REDUCE THE VISIBILITY OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEADLIGHT SWITCH THAT INCORPORATES A CRICUIT BREAKER OF REVISED DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF A WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR AND WIRING, IF NEEDED. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN APRIL 15, 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 '1-888-327-4236'. |
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