Engineering Analysis · Closed
HEADLIGHT SWITCH
Action number
EA99005
Opened
Jan 20, 1999
Closed
Dec 14, 1999
Outcome
Recall 99V275000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
This investigation led to a recall
NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 99V275000.
Campaign 99V275000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.
What NHTSA is examining
Subject vehicles have a headlight switch with an internal, bimetal circuit breaker that can open due to overheating during headling operation.
Vehicles under investigation
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.