1982 LINCOLN MARK VI RECALL - #81V107000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : HEADLIGHTS : HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
DEFECTIVE AUTOMATIC HEADLAMP DIMMER RELAYS WERE INSTALLED IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE CONTACTS ARE SUBJECT TO DETERIORATION WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF HIGH OR LOW BEAMS, OR POSSIBLY BOTH.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1982 LINCOLN MARK VI |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1981 - 8/1/1981 |
| Recalled on |
9/22/1981 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
9/3/1981 |
| # Affected |
791 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH |
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| Description |
DEFECTIVE AUTOMATIC HEADLAMP DIMMER RELAYS WERE INSTALLED IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE CONTACTS ARE SUBJECT TO DETERIORATION WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF HIGH OR LOW BEAMS, OR POSSIBLY BOTH. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
UPON INSPECTION, ALL DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL RELAYS WILL BE REPLACED. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC HEADLAMPDIMMERS.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATION; HEADLAMP DIMMER ELECTRICAL RELAY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: IN SOME CASES, HEADLIGHTS MAY BE RESTORED BY MANUALLY TURNING OFF THEAUTOMATIC DIMMER CONTROL OR BY ACTUATING THE HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH. |
| See also |
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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