1984 MERCURY TOPAZ RECALL - #83V055000
RECALL FOR INTERIOR LIGHTING
IN THE EVENT OF A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, THE HEADLAMP AND INTERIOR ILLUMINATION CONTROL SWITCHES COULD OVERHEAT.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1984 MERCURY TOPAZ |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1983 - 4/1/1983 |
| Recalled on |
5/31/1983 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
5/4/1983 |
| # Affected |
626 |
| Recalled for |
INTERIOR LIGHTING |
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| Description |
IN THE EVENT OF A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, THE HEADLAMP AND INTERIOR ILLUMINATION CONTROL SWITCHES COULD OVERHEAT. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
1984 MERCURY TOPAZ Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1984 MERCURY TOPAZ Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1984 MERCURY TOPAZ Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1984 MERCURY TOPAZ Recall for SEATS
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