NHTSA Recall 99V275000: Switch (exterior lighting)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 164,731 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Thunderbird.
| NHTSA campaign | 99V275000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 99S30 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | October 12, 1999 |
| Owner notification | November 15, 1999 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with fog lights, in which the headlights may go out for various intervals and which may be preceded by flickering or blinking as a result of the circuit breaker opening.
Safety risk
Driver's could experience a loss of visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a headlight switch which incorporates a circuit breaker of revised design, and install a wiring harness connector, if needed.
Notes
Ford recall no. 99s30.owner notification began november 15, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 99V275000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.