Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #00V168000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V168000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 20,637 affected units, FORD/FMVSS 108/DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: mini vans, light pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. off lease canadian vehicles equipped with daytime running lights which meet canadian requirements and not the photometric requirements of fmvss 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." according to ford, the vehicles were imported into the u.s. Erroneously.

Corrective Action

Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V168000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2000-06-19T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/fmvss 108/daytime running lights
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 20,637

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 00S14
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: mini vans, light pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. off lease canadian vehicles equipped with daytime running lights which meet canadian requirements and not the photometric requirements of fmvss 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." according to ford, the vehicles were imported into the u.s. Erroneously.
Consequence Summary: The light given off from the daytime running lights is brighter than allowed by u.s. Standards.
Corrective Action: Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 00V168000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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