NHTSA Recall 83V055000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V055000; Date: May. 16, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Ford Tempo; 1984 Mercury Topaz
Component: Interior Lighting
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 626
Recall Summary:
In the event of a short circuit in the instrument panel, the headlamp and interior illumination control switches could overheat.
How to Fix:
The headlamp switch will be replaced and fuse and fuse panel will be inspected for safe operation.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: lights; headlamps and instrument panel interior control switches. Consequences of defect: overheating could cause melting of the switch, possiblyleading to a fire and personal injury to vehicle occupants.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 4, 1983
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