Wells Uds419 Recalls

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February 4th, 1998
Recalled Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
Recall Date
February 4th, 1998
Units Effected
73,000
NHTSA Campaign Number: 98E001000
Manufacturer: WELLS MFG. CORP.
Manufactured Begin Date: August 19th, 1997
Manufactured End Date: January 12th, 1998
Date of Owner Notification: January 29th, 1998

Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: HEADLIGHT BEAM CONTROL DIMMER SWITCHES. THE DIMMER SWITCH CAN FAIL PREMATURELY DURING ACTUATION.

Consequence Summary:
IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WILL STAY IN THE LOW OR HIGH BEAM STATE OR FAIL TO STAY LIT. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE FOR AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO DEVELOP INSIDE THE SWITCH AND DAMAGE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING HARNESS.

Corrective Summary:
OWNERS SHOULD RETURN THE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH TO THE DISTRIBUTOR FROM WHOM THEY WERE PURCHASED AND EXCHANGE THEM FOR ANOTHER SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 29, 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THE SWITCH TO THEIR DISTRIBUTOR AND ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN A REPLACEMENT SWITCH SHOULD CONTACT WELLS MANUFACTURING AT 1-800-558-9770.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall Comments

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