Recall 98E001000: Exterior Lighting, Headlights, High/low Beam Dimmer Switch

NHTSA recall 98E001000 · announced January 26, 1998 · Wells · 73,000 units affected

The problem

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: HEADLIGHT BEAM CONTROL DIMMER SWITCHES. THE DIMMER SWITCH CAN FAIL PREMATURELY DURING ACTUATION.

The risk

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.

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 29, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THE SWITCH TO THEIR DISTRIBUTOR AND ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN A REPLACEMENT SWITCH SHOULD CONTACT WELLS MANUFACTURING AT 1-800-558-9770.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.