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  NHTSA Recall 89V171000

NHTSA Campaign Id 89V171000; Date: Oct. 13, 1989

Headlamps could turn off while vehicle is being driven orremain on after vehicle is parked. Loss of headlights while driving at nightcould be hazardous to the driver and other trafific.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1990 Ford Taurus 1990 Mercury Sable

Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch

Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company

Affected Units:: 2,900

icon3 Recall Summary:

An incorrect transistor may cause autolamp system light sensor module malfunction.

icon2 How to Fix:

Replace light sensor modules.

icon4 Recall Notes:

System: autolamp headlamp control. Vehicle description: passenger cars with autolamp headlamp control system.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 4, 1989

Also see:

All recalls of Ford vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.