NHTSA recall 89V171000
Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch
Ford Taurus and 1 more
Reported Oct 13, 19892,900 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Sep 1, 1989 – Sep 1, 1989
The defect
An incorrect transistor may cause autolamp system light sensor module malfunction.
The risk
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.
The remedy
Replace light sensor modules.