Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #98V028000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V028000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 571,800 affected units, FORD/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the text and/or graphics for the vehicle headlamp aiming instructions provided in the owner guides are not sufficiently clear. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Owner guides containing revised aiming instructions will be mailed to owners of these vehicles.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V028000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1998-02-10T00:00:00

Subject: Ford/fmvss 108

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 571,800

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the text and/or graphics for the vehicle headlamp aiming instructions provided in the owner guides are not sufficiently clear. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Consequence Summary: If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may be confused by the aiming instructions provided in the owner guides causing the headlamps to be improperly aimed.

Corrective Action: Owner guides containing revised aiming instructions will be mailed to owners of these vehicles.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-gvi6.kyu9-h652

NHTSA ID: 98V028000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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