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Report Date :
November 22, 2009 at
05:19 PM
NHTSA Campaign ID number :
89V171000
Vehicle Make / Model:
Model Year(s):
FORD / TAURUS
1990
MERCURY / SABLE
1990
Manufacturer:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfr's Report Date:
OCT 10, 1989
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
89V171000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number:
N/A
Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Potential Number of Units Affected:
2900
Summary:
AN INCORRECT TRANSISTOR MAY CAUSE AUTOLAMP SYSTEM LIGHT SENSOR MODULE MALFUNCTION.
Consequence:
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.
Remedy:
REPLACE LIGHT SENSOR MODULES.
Notes:
SYSTEM: AUTOLAMP HEADLAMP CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH AUTOLAMP HEADLAMP CONTROL SYSTEM.
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