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.
Ford Motor Company – FORD/HEADLIGHT CIRCUIT BREAKER
| Report Received Date | 01/21/1998 |
| NHTSA ID | 98V009000 |
| 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 506000 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=98V009000) |
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