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Search Results   Report Date : November 22, 2009 at 05:37 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 01V075000 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      FORD / EXCURSION     2000      FORD / TAURUS     2000      MERCURY / SABLE     2000 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: MAR 02, 2001 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 01V075000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Potential Number of Units Affected: 74000 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. DUE TO THE USE OF INCORRECT MATERIAL BY A SUPPLIER, THE HEADLAMP SWITCH KNOB CAN FRACTURE AND SEPARATE FROM THE HEADLAMP SWITCH. Consequence: THIS WOULD CAUSE DIFFICULTY FOR THE DRIVER TO ACTIVATE THE HEADLAMPS, WHICH COULD AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP SWITCH KNOB. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. Notes: ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). Check to Request Research. Submit below.