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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 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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