NHTSA Campaign Id 81V107000; Date: Sep. 15, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:1982 Lincoln Mark Vi
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights:high/low Beam Dimmer Switch
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 791
Recall Summary:Defective automatic headlamp dimmer relays were installed in the affected vehicles. The contacts are subject to deterioration which may result in loss of high or low beams, or possibly both.
How to Fix:Upon inspection, all defective electrical relays will be replaced.
Recall Notes:Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic headlampdimmers. System: lighting and communication; headlamp dimmer electrical relay. Consequences of defect: loss of headlights could result in an accident. Note: in some cases, headlights may be restored by manually turning off theautomatic dimmer control or by actuating the headlamp dimmer switch.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 3, 1981
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