NHTSA Recall 89V171000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Exterior Lighting. Reported 1989-10-13. An estimated 2,900 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
AN INCORRECT TRANSISTOR MAY CAUSE AUTOLAMP SYSTEM LIGHT SENSOR MODULE MALFUNCTION.
Risk
HEADLAMPS COULD TURN OFF WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN ORREMAIN ON AFTER VEHICLE IS PARKED. LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHTCOULD BE HAZARDOUS TO THE DRIVER AND OTHER TRAFIFIC.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE LIGHT SENSOR MODULES.
Notes
SYSTEM: AUTOLAMP HEADLAMP CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH AUTOLAMP HEADLAMP CONTROL SYSTEM.
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