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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 Dec. 3, 1998. It was closed on May. 10, 1999. Note: this investigation has resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Headlight switch and wiring failures leading to visibility loss and one alleged dashboard fire
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1996 Ford Contour
  • 1996 Mercury Mystique

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