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  Defect Investigation of Headlight Switch

Investigation of Headlight Switch

Subject: Headlight switch
Components covered:
  • Exterior lighting
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Jan. 20, 1999. It was closed on Dec. 14, 1999. Note: this investigation has resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Subject vehicles have a headlight switch with an internal, bimetal circuit breaker that can open due to overheating during headling operation.
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1992 Ford Thunderbird
  • 1993 Ford Thunderbird
  • 1992 Mercury Cougar
  • 1993 Mercury Cougar

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