Lincoln Recall 81V107000: Exterior Lighting, Headlights, High/low Beam Dimmer Switch
NHTSA recall 81V107000 · announced September 15, 1981 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 791 units affected
The problem
DEFECTIVE AUTOMATIC HEADLAMP DIMMER RELAYS WERE INSTALLED IN THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE CONTACTS ARE SUBJECT TO DETERIORATION WHICH MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF HIGH OR LOW BEAMS, OR POSSIBLY BOTH.
What to do
UPON INSPECTION, ALL DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL RELAYS WILL BE REPLACED.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC HEADLAMPDIMMERS.SYSTEM: LIGHTING AND COMMUNICATION; HEADLAMP DIMMER ELECTRICAL RELAY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF HEADLIGHTS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: IN SOME CASES, HEADLIGHTS MAY BE RESTORED BY MANUALLY TURNING OFF THEAUTOMATIC DIMMER CONTROL OR BY ACTUATING THE HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.