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Vehicle recall 83V016000 · February 15, 1983

Ford B600, B700 and 10 more models

On the affected vehicles, the wiring assembly to the floor mounted headlamp dimmer switch may be too tight; should wires disconnect, the headlights will not operate.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
On the affected vehicles, the wiring assembly to the floor mounted headlamp dimmer switch may be too tight; should wires disconnect, the headlights will not operate.
Remedy
The dealer will modify the dimmer switch wiring with a wire extension assembly at no charge to owner.
Notes
Vehicle description: medium trucks, heavy trucks and bus chassis.system: lighting and communications; headlamp dimmer switch wiring harness.consequences of defect: driver foot pressure on or above the dimmer switch mayresult in disconnection of the wires and subsequent loss of headlampillumination. Headlamp failure could cause a vehicle crash.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
83V016000
Reported to NHTSA
February 15, 1983
Filed by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification
March 25, 1983
Vehicles potentially affected
300
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Electrical system › Wiring
Recall 83V016000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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