1983 FORD B8000 RECALL - #83V016000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1983 FORD B8000 |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1982 - 11/1/1982 |
| Recalled on |
2/28/1983 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
3/25/1983 |
| # Affected |
300 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL MODIFY THE DIMMER SWITCH WIRING WITH A WIRE EXTENSION ASSEMBLY AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
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. |
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