Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #78V204000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V204000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 20,000 affected units, LIGHTING:LAMP OR SOCKET:TAIL LIGHTS, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The full size sedans were equipped with incorrect tail lamp sockets and the full size station wagons were installed with incorrect tail lamp and back up lamp sockets. Therefore these vehicles fail to comply with the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment".

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace tail lamp and back up lamp sockets without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V204000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1978-09-25T00:00:00

Subject: Lighting:lamp or socket:tail lights

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 20,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The full size sedans were equipped with incorrect tail lamp sockets and the full size station wagons were installed with incorrect tail lamp and back up lamp sockets. Therefore these vehicles fail to comply with the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment".

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace tail lamp and back up lamp sockets without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5kqd_q932~qesf

NHTSA ID: 78V204000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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