NHTSA recall 01V075000
Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
Ford Excursion and 2 more
Reported Mar 12, 200174,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 01S09Built Oct 8, 1999 – Dec 6, 1999
The defect
Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. due to the use of incorrect material by a supplier, the headlamp switch knob can fracture and separate from the headlamp switch.
The risk
This would cause difficulty for the driver to activate the headlamps, which could affect driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the headlamp switch knob. owner notification began april 9, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.