NHTSA Recall 01V075000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V075000; Date: Mar. 12, 2001
This would cause difficulty for the driver to activate the headlamps, which could affect driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Ford Excursion; 2000 Ford Taurus; 2000 Mercury Sable
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 74,000
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
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: Apr 9, 2001
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