NHTSA recall 86V065000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 86V065000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1986-05-21 |
| Owners notified | 1986-06-17 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS |
| Units potentially affected | 163 |
What is wrong
HEADLAMP COVERS WERE INSTALLED ON VEHICLES IN ERROR. CAUSING THE CARS NOT TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE HEADLAMP COVERS MAY HINDER THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE CAR IN DARKNESS AND OTHER CONDITIONS OF REDUCED VISIBILITY.
The remedy
REMOVE HEADLAMP COVERS.
Notes
SYSTEM: HEADLAMP COVERS/FMVSS 108.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: "SILVER AERO" COUGAR PROMOTIONAL CARS.
| 1986 MERCURY COUGAR | Built 1986-02-01 to 1986-03-01. |
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