Vehicle recall 68V054000 · May 22, 1968
Ford Country Squire, LTD and 1 more model
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Possibility that two springs in vacuum operated headlamp cover systems omitted in production.these springs hold headlamp covers open in event of a major loss of vacuum, which could possibly allow covers to close while car is in motion.(correct by in- stalling springs where necessary.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 68V054000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 22, 1968
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- May 17, 1968
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,400
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights › Concealment devices
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