Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #98V009000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V009000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 506,000 affected units, FORD/HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the headlights can flash intermittently as a result of the circuit breaker opening. the vehicle's headlights can go out for brief intervals.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a headlight switch that incorporates a cricuit breaker of revised design and installation of a wiring harness connector and wiring, if needed.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V009000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1998-01-21T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/headlight circuit breaker

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 506,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the headlights can flash intermittently as a result of the circuit breaker opening. the vehicle's headlights can go out for brief intervals.

Consequence Summary: Loss of headlights during vehicle operation can affect a driver's ability to navigate the roadway and reduce the visibility of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a headlight switch that incorporates a cricuit breaker of revised design and installation of a wiring harness connector and wiring, if needed.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-xpgx-sxwq~48qu

NHTSA ID: 98V009000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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