NHTSA Recall 00V168000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V168000; Date: Jun. 19, 2000
The light given off from the daytime running lights is brighter than allowed by u. S. Standards.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Ford Expedition; 1998 Ford Expedition; 1997 Ford Explorer; 1998 Ford Explorer; 1997 Ford F-150; 1998 Ford F-150; 1998 Ford Navigator; 1996 Ford Windstar; 1997 Ford Windstar; 1998 Ford Windstar
Component: Exterior Lighting
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 20,637
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: Mini vans, light pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. Off lease canadian vehicles equipped with daytime running lights which meet canadian requirements and not the photometric requirements of fmvss 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. " according to Ford, the vehicles were imported into the u. S. Erroneously.
How to Fix:
Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began July 19, 2000. 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 19, 2000
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