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1998 Lincoln NAVIGATOR Exterior Lighting Headlights Recall


NHTSA Recall #	14395
NHTSA Compaign #	98V028000
MFG Compaign #
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Supplier	LINCOLN
Brand	LINCOLN
Model	NAVIGATOR
Model Year	1998
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Date of notification	23/03/98
Begin date of manufacuring	12/05/97
End date of manufacturing	07/01/98
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	10/02/98
Report created	25/02/98
Regulation part number	571
FMV safety standard number	108
Estimated number of affected units	571800
Defect summary	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The text and/or graphics for the vehicle headlamp aiming instructions provided in the owner guides are not sufficiently clear. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence summary	If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may be confused by the aiming instructions provided in the owner guides causing the headlamps to be improperly aimed.
Corrective action	Owner guides containing revised aiming instructions will be mailed to owners of these vehicles.
Recall notes	Owner notification is expected to begin march 23, 1998. Owners who do not receive the free owner guide within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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1998 Lincoln NAVIGATOR Exterior Lighting Headlights Recall

1998 Lincoln NAVIGATOR Exterior Lighting Headlights Recall

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