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Wells Exterior Lighting recall
Recalled January 26, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98E001000 · Wells
Hazard
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WILL STAY IN THE LOW OR HIGH BEAM STATE OR FAIL TO STAY LIT. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE FOR AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO DEVELOP INSIDE THE SWITCH AND DAMAGE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING HARNESS.
Remedy
OWNERS SHOULD RETURN THE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH TO THE DISTRIBUTOR FROM WHOM THEY WERE PURCHASED AND EXCHANGE THEM FOR ANOTHER SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE.
Units
73,000 units
Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: HEADLIGHT BEAM CONTROL DIMMER SWITCHES. THE DIMMER SWITCH CAN FAIL PREMATURELY DURING ACTUATION.
What to do
OWNERS SHOULD RETURN THE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH TO THE DISTRIBUTOR FROM WHOM THEY WERE PURCHASED AND EXCHANGE THEM FOR ANOTHER SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE.
Product
Wells UDS418 · Wells UDS419
Manufacturer(s)
WELLS MFG. CORP.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →