Recall 83V016000: Ford B600, Ford B700, Ford B800 and 9 more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Summary
The problem. On the affected vehicles, the wiring assembly to the floor mounted headlamp dimmer switch may be too tight; should wires disconnect, the headlights will not operate.
The fix. The dealer will modify the dimmer switch wiring with a wire extension assembly at no charge to owner.
Vehicle description: medium trucks, heavy trucks and bus chassis.system: lighting and communications; headlamp dimmer switch wiring harness.consequences of defect: driver foot pressure on or above the dimmer switch mayresult in disconnection of the wires and subsequent loss of headlampillumination. Headlamp failure could cause a vehicle crash.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V016000
- Manufacturer
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Report received
- February 15, 1983
- Owners notified
- March 25, 1983
- Built
- Nov 1, 1982 – Nov 1, 1982
- Units affected
- 300
- 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.