NHTSA Recall 83V016000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V016000; Date: Feb. 15, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Ford B600; 1983 Ford B700; 1983 Ford B800; 1983 Ford B8000; 1983 Ford F600; 1983 Ford F700; 1983 Ford F800; 1983 Ford F8000; 1983 Ford FT600; 1983 Ford FT700; 1983 Ford FT800; 1983 Ford FT8000
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 300
Recall Summary:
On the affected vehicles, the wiring assembly to the floor mounted headlamp dimmer switch may be too tight; should wires disconnect, the headlights will not operate.
How to Fix:
The dealer will modify the dimmer switch wiring with a wire extension assembly at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: medium trucks, heavy trucks and bus chassis. System: lighting and communications; headlamp dimmer switch wiring harness. Consequences of defect: driver foot pressure on or above the dimmer switch mayresult in disconnection of the wires and subsequent loss of headlampillumination. Headlamp failure could cause a vehicle crash.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 25, 1983
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