NHTSA recall 95V-189 (95V189000)

electrical system recall reported October 2, 1995 - about 45,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 95V189000
Also written as: 95V-189
Reported: October 2, 1995
Vehicles affected: ~45,000
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE NON-CYCLING POWER WINDOW CIRCUIT BREAKER AND THE CYCLING HEADLAMP CIRCUIT BREAKER INTERCHANGED.

Why it is dangerous

IN THE EVENT OF A SHORT OR OVERLOAD IN THE HEADLAMPCIRCUIT, BOTH HEADLAMPS CAN GO OUT WITHOUT WARNING, RATHER THAN FLASHING AS INTENDED WITH THE CYCLING CIRCUIT BREAKER. THIS COULD LEAD TO REDUCED NIGHT TIME DRIVER VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES, REMOVE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER AND REINSTALL THE BREAKER IN THE CORRECT LOCATIONS.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-189 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford Crown Victoria - 1995

Mercury Grand Marquis - 1995

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