NHTSA Recall 95V189000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V189000; Date: Oct. 2, 1995
In the event of a short or overload in the headlampcircuit, both headlamps can go out without warning, rather than flashing as intended with the cycling circuit breaker. This could lead to reduced night time driver visibility, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Ford Crown Victoria; 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis
Component: Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 45,000
Recall Summary:
These vehicles were built with the non-cycling power window circuit breaker and the cycling headlamp circuit breaker interchanged.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect these vehicles, remove the circuit breaker and reinstall the breaker in the correct locations.
Recall Notes:
System: electrical; fuse and recepticle; circuit breaker. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 15, 1995
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