NHTSA campaign 89V171000
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 89V171000
AN INCORRECT TRANSISTOR MAY CAUSE AUTOLAMP SYSTEM LIGHT SENSOR MODULE MALFUNCTION.
Reported 10/13/1989
What can happen
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.
Repair
REPLACE LIGHT SENSOR MODULES.
Components
- Exterior lighting: Headlights: Switch
Affected years and models
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