Vehicle recall 79V022000 · January 15, 1979
1979 Ford LTD
The word "lights" was omitted from the panel applique identifying the headlamp switch.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The word "lights" was omitted from the panel applique identifying the headlamp switch. Without this identification the involved vehicles do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "controls and displays".
- Remedy
- Owners of the affected vehicles will be mailed adhesive backed labels containing the word "lights", along with instructions for proper installation at no charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: equipment; certification labels.consequences of defect: equipment not labeled poses a safety hazard toindividuals not familiar with vehicle and can result in an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V022000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 15, 1979
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- April 27, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 25,453
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Other › Labels
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