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2001 FORD TAURUS Recall - Campaign #01V078000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

2001 FORD TAURUS RECALL - #01V078000

RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : TAIL LIGHTS : SWITCH

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS. IF THE GREASE FROM THE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY ENTERS THE STOP LAMP SWITCH, IT CAN CONTAMINATE THE CONTACTS LEADING TO CARBON BUILD UP, AND POTENTIALLY, A SHORT CIRCUIT.

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Vehicle 2001 FORD TAURUS
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured between 5/3/1999 - 8/14/2000
Recalled on 3/21/2001
Influenced by FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owners Notified on 3/22/2001
# Affected 157,000
Recalled for EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS:SWITCH
 
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE PEDALS. IF THE GREASE FROM THE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY ENTERS THE STOP LAMP SWITCH, IT CAN CONTAMINATE THE CONTACTS LEADING TO CARBON BUILD UP, AND POTENTIALLY, A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequences A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD LEAD TO EITHER THE BRAKE LAMPS STAYING ON, OR TO A LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP FUNCTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH AND WIPE DOWN THE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 22, 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.
Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 2001 FORD TAURUS Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE

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2001 FORD TAURUS Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

2001 FORD TAURUS Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR

2001 FORD TAURUS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES

2001 FORD TAURUS Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH

2001 FORD TAURUS Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, COIL SPRINGS
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