Wells Mfg. Corp. | NHTSA Recall #98E001000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98E001000 by Wells Mfg. Corp.. Includes 73,000 affected units, WELLS/HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: headlight beam control dimmer switches. the dimmer switch can fail prematurely during actuation.

Corrective Action

Owners should return the headlight dimmer switch to the distributor from whom they were purchased and exchange them for another switch free of charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98E001000

Manufacturer: Wells Mfg. Corp.

Report Received Date: 1998-01-26T00:00:00

Subject: Wells/headlight dimmer switch

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 73,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: headlight beam control dimmer switches. the dimmer switch can fail prematurely during actuation.

Consequence Summary: It is possible that the headlights will stay in the low or high beam state or fail to stay lit. it is also possible for an electrical short to develop inside the switch and damage the instrument panel wiring harness.

Corrective Action: Owners should return the headlight dimmer switch to the distributor from whom they were purchased and exchange them for another switch free of charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 98E001000

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