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Ford Taurus Recall 89V171: Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch

NHTSA campaign 89V171, reported October 13, 1989, 2,900 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 89V171FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Problem
AN INCORRECT TRANSISTOR MAY CAUSE AUTOLAMP SYSTEM LIGHT SENSOR MODULE MALFUNCTION.
Risk
HEADLAMPS COULD TURN OFF WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN ORREMAIN ON AFTER VEHICLE IS PARKED. LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHTCOULD BE HAZARDOUS TO THE DRIVER AND OTHER TRAFIFIC.
Remedy
REPLACE LIGHT SENSOR MODULES.
Notes
SYSTEM: AUTOLAMP HEADLAMP CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH AUTOLAMP HEADLAMP CONTROL SYSTEM.

Affected vehicles

Ford Taurus1990
Mercury Sable1990