Recall
Ford Taurus — 89V171000
NHTSA ID
89V171000
Make
Ford
Model
Taurus
Years Affected
1990
Recall Date
1989-10-13
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Units Affected
2,900
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
AN INCORRECT TRANSISTOR MAY CAUSE AUTOLAMP SYSTEM LIGHT SENSOR MODULE MALFUNCTION.
Consequence
HEADLAMPS COULD TURN OFF WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN ORREMAIN ON AFTER VEHICLE IS PARKED. LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHTCOULD BE HAZARDOUS TO THE DRIVER AND OTHER TRAFIFIC.
Remedy
REPLACE LIGHT SENSOR MODULES.