Recall 01V075000: Ford Excursion, Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Summary
The problem. Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. Due to the use of incorrect material by a supplier, the headlamp switch knob can fracture and separate from the headlamp switch.
The risk. This would cause difficulty for the driver to activate the headlamps, which could affect driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix. Dealers will replace the headlamp switch knob. Owner notification began april 9, 2001. 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 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 01V075000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 01S09
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Report received
- March 12, 2001
- Owners notified
- April 9, 2001
- Built
- Oct 8, 1999 – Dec 6, 1999
- Units affected
- 74,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
Affected vehicles
Is your car affected? Only a VIN check tells you whether a specific vehicle is included and still unrepaired – use NHTSA's lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call the manufacturer. Recall repairs are free.