NHTSA Recall 96V009000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V009000; Date: Jan. 23, 1996
If the headlamps shut off while the vehicle is driven, driver visibility would be impaired increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Lincoln Continental; 1996 Lincoln Continental
Component: Exterior Lighting
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 40,000
Recall Summary:
A defective control module in the "autolamp" system can malfunction. If the "autolamp" system is being used to activate the exterior light (including headlamps), the headlamps could shut off without warning. This will not occur if the exterior lighting is turned on manually by the headlight switch.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the "autolamp" control module. Owners are instructed to use the manual headlamp switch until the control module can be replaced.
Recall Notes:
System: lighting and communications system. 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: Dec 29, 1995
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