NHTSA recall 89V-171 (89V171000)
exterior lighting recall reported October 13, 1989 - about 2,900 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 89V171000
- Also written as
- 89V-171
- Reported
- October 13, 1989
- Vehicles affected
- ~2,900
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
AN INCORRECT TRANSISTOR MAY CAUSE AUTOLAMP SYSTEM LIGHT SENSOR MODULE MALFUNCTION.
Why it is dangerous
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 fix (free at any franchised dealer)
REPLACE LIGHT SENSOR MODULES.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 89V-171 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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