Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #96V009000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V009000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 40,000 affected units, FORD/LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
A defective control module in the "autolamp" system can malfunction. If the "autolamp" system is being used to activate the exterior light (including headlamps), the headlamps could shut off without warning. This will not occur if the exterior lighting is turned on manually by the headlight switch.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the "autolamp" control module. Owners are instructed to use the manual headlamp switch until the control module can be replaced.
Recall Overview
NHTSA ID: 96V009000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 1996-01-23T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/lighting and communications systems
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 40,000
Details
MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: A defective control module in the "autolamp" system can malfunction. If the "autolamp" system is being used to activate the exterior light (including headlamps), the headlamps could shut off without warning. This will not occur if the exterior lighting is turned on manually by the headlight switch.
Consequence Summary: If the headlamps shut off while the vehicle is driven, driver visibility would be impaired increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the "autolamp" control module. Owners are instructed to use the manual headlamp switch until the control module can be replaced.
Safety Information
Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A
Metadata
SID: row-zvpj~ejnc.n4kz
NHTSA ID: 96V009000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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