THE HEADLAMP EXPERIENCES A REDUCED LIGHT OUTPUT IN THE LOW BEAM FUNCTION BECAUSE OF A REVERSAL OF THE
— Recall Campaign #92E014000
THE HEADLAMP EXPERIENCES A REDUCED LIGHT OUTPUT IN THE LOW BEAM FUNCTION BECAUSE OF A REVERSAL OF THE HIGH BEAM WIRE AND THE GROUND WIRE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 11,939 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
92E014000
| Manufacturer: | FEDERA-MOGUL CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 30, 1992 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 92E014000 |
| Units affected: | 11,939 |
- Description:
- THE HEADLAMP EXPERIENCES A REDUCED LIGHT OUTPUT IN THE LOW BEAM FUNCTION BECAUSE OF A REVERSAL OF THE HIGH BEAM WIRE AND THE GROUND WIRE.
- Consequeces:
- THE REDUCED LIGHT OUTPUT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108,"LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." REDUCED LIGHT OUTPUTFROM HEADLAMPS DIMINISHES THE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO SEE IN LOW LIGHT CONDITIONSAND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- REPAIR THE HEADLAMP BY REWIRING THE FAULTY CONNECTIONS OR REPLACE THE HEADLAMP.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: HEADLAMPS; FMVSS 108.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FOUR-FUNCTION HEADLAMPS FOR SNOW PLOWS (LOW BEAM, HIGHBEAM, TURN, AND PARK FUNCTIONS), MODELS 645WK, 646W, 647W.