Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V171000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/01/1989 to 09/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 2900 | 10/04/1989 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/13/1989 | 10/25/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | An incorrect transistor may cause autolamp system light sensor module malfunction. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Headlamps could turn off while vehicle is being driven orremain on after vehicle is parked. loss of headlights while driving at nightcould be hazardous to the driver and other trafific. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace light sensor modules. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: autolamp headlamp control.vehicle description: passenger cars with autolamp headlamp control system. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | |||
| 07/01/1991 | 3 | 04/01/1990 | |
| Brake lights failed on three occassions. | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 07/01/1996 | |||
| Recall 89v171000. the interior and headlights get dim, and intermittently go on and off, the alternator was replaced and the problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 6 | 09/25/1995 | |
| Headlights malfunctioned, affecting visibility. also, replaced transmission and front control arms. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1991 | 1 | ||
| Headlights failed twice, causing poor visibility during night driving. | |||
| 02/02/1995 | 4 | ||
| Light bulbs replaced. tt | |||
| 06/20/1994 | 1 | ||
| Headlights failed twice. *ak | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | |||
| 03/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced headlight switch twice. | |||
| Front headlight connector switch melted and shorted out while driving at night.causing all lighting equipment to turn off. tt | |||