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Ford Tempo Recall 83V055: Interior Lighting

NHTSA campaign 83V055, reported May 16, 1983, 626 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 83V055FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Problem
IN THE EVENT OF A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, THE HEADLAMP AND INTERIOR ILLUMINATION CONTROL SWITCHES COULD OVERHEAT.
Risk
Remedy
THE HEADLAMP SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED AND FUSE AND FUSE PANEL WILL BE INSPECTED FOR SAFE OPERATION.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTS; HEADLAMPS AND INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERIOR CONTROL SWITCHES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: OVERHEATING COULD CAUSE MELTING OF THE SWITCH, POSSIBLYLEADING TO A FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Affected vehicles

Ford Tempo1984
Mercury Topaz1984