Vehicle recall 94V128000 · July 11, 1994
Ford E-150, Ford Econoline and 3 more models
The transformer used to power the neon center lightbeam can overheat and catch on fire.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The transformer used to power the neon center lightbeam can overheat and catch on fire.
- Consequence
- The overheating and fires caused by the neon transformer can result in damage to the lightbeam assembly, the roof of the vehicle, and could result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Mark III dealers will modify the assemblies to eliminate the neon lighting fixture in the vehicle and replace it with incandescent lights operating directly from the vehicle 12-volt battery.
- Notes
- System: lighting; lamp or socket; courtesy lights.vehicle description: long wheel base conversion vans with a neon center lightbeam.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact mark III service center at 1-800-903-8267. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V128000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 11, 1994
- Filed by
- MARK III INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Owner notification
- July 8, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,088
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Interior lighting
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Chevrolet G20 (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
- Dodge Ram (1994): 1994
- Ford E-150 (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
- Ford Econoline (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
- GMC G25 (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
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