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1983 FORD B8000 Recall - Campaign #83V016000

 
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1983 FORD B8000 RECALL - #83V016000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING

ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE WIRING ASSEMBLY TO THE FLOOR MOUNTED HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH MAY BE TOO TIGHT; SHOULD WIRES DISCONNECT, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT OPERATE.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 1983 FORD B8000
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured between 11/1/1982 - 11/1/1982
Recalled on 2/28/1983
Influenced by FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owners Notified on 3/25/1983
# Affected 300
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Description ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES, THE WIRING ASSEMBLY TO THE FLOOR MOUNTED HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH MAY BE TOO TIGHT; SHOULD WIRES DISCONNECT, THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT OPERATE.
Consequences
Corrective action THE DEALER WILL MODIFY THE DIMMER SWITCH WIRING WITH A WIRE EXTENSION ASSEMBLY AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM TRUCKS, HEAVY TRUCKS AND BUS CHASSIS.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATIONS; HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH WIRING HARNESS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DRIVER FOOT PRESSURE ON OR ABOVE THE DIMMER SWITCH MAYRESULT IN DISCONNECTION OF THE WIRES AND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF HEADLAMPILLUMINATION. HEADLAMP FAILURE COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH.
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