MITSUBISHI HEADLAMP 9999: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| Make : MITSUBISHI | Model : HEADLAMP | Year : NO YEAR |
| Build Dates : 1991-04-01 - 1992-06-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 92E014000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1992-07-28 | Date Received by ODI: 1992-07-30 | Date Added to Database: 1992-08-05 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FEDERA-MOGUL CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 11939 | ||
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Summary:
THE HEADLAMP EXPERIENCES A REDUCED LIGHT OUTPUT IN THE LOW BEAM FUNCTION BECAUSE OF A REVERSAL OF THE HIGH BEAM WIRE AND THE GROUND WIRE. |
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Consequence:
THE REDUCED LIGHT OUTPUT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108,"LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." REDUCED LIGHT OUTPUTFROM HEADLAMPS DIMINISHES THE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO SEE IN LOW LIGHT CONDITIONSAND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPAIR THE HEADLAMP BY REWIRING THE FAULTY CONNECTIONS OR REPLACE THE HEADLAMP. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | E Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: HEADLAMPS; FMVSS 108.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FOUR-FUNCTION HEADLAMPS FOR SNOW PLOWS 'LOW BEAM, HIGHBEAM, TURN, AND PARK FUNCTIONS', MODELS 645WK, 646W, 647W. |
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