FORD TEMPO 1984: INTERIOR LIGHTING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83V055000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | TEMPO | 1984 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1983-05-04 | 1983-05-16 | 1983-05-31 |
Production Dates: 1983-04-01 - 1983-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: INTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 626
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
IN THE EVENT OF A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, THE HEADLAMP AND INTERIOR ILLUMINATION CONTROL SWITCHES COULD OVERHEAT.
THE HEADLAMP SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED AND FUSE AND FUSE PANEL WILL BE INSPECTED FOR SAFE OPERATION.
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.
