FORD FT700 1983: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83V016000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | FT700 | 1983 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1983-03-25 | 1983-02-15 | 1983-02-28 |
Production Dates: 1982-11-01 - 1982-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 300
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE WIRING ASSEMBLY TO THE FLOOR MOUNTED HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH MAY BE TOO TIGHT; SHOULD WIRES DISCONNECT, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT OPERATE.
THE DEALER WILL MODIFY THE DIMMER SWITCH WIRING WITH A WIRE EXTENSION ASSEMBLY AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS, HEAVY TRUCKS AND BUS CHASSIS.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH WIRING HARNESS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DRIVER FOOT PRESSURE ON OR ABOVE THE DIMMER SWITCH MAYRESULT IN DISCONNECTION OF THE WIRES AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF HEADLAMPILLUMINATION. HEADLAMP FAILURE COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH.
