NHTSA Recall 80V067000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V067000; Date: May. 27, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Lincoln Lincoln; 1980 Lincoln Mark Vi
Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 52,053
Recall Summary:
Stop lamp switches on certain vehicles may have been contaminated with oil, which could degrade the contacts and result in a loss of stop lamp function.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the stop lamp switch without charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: lighting and communications; stop lamp switch. Consequences of defect: drivers following such a vehicle may not receiveadequate warning of braking, which could cause a rear end collision. Note: on vehicles with optional speed control, the stop lamp switch alsodisengages the speed control upon application of the brake pedal. Ifmalfunction of the switch prevents normal disengagement of the speed control,this may be accomplished by additional brake pedal application or by depressingthe control "off" button.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 18, 1980
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