Ford Recalls Super Duty Headlights for Excessive Brightness and Glare
Ford is recalling certain Super Duty High Series Headlights sold as replacement parts for 2017-2019 vehicles because they may be too bright, increasing crash risk.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (excessive glare increasing crash risk) where no specific injuries or fatalities have been reported in the source text, aligning with the 'High' severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain Ford Super Duty High Series Headlights sold as replacement parts for 2017-2019 Super Duty vehicles. The specific affected part numbers are listed in the official recall report.
The recalled headlights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108. This excessive brightness can adversely affect the vision of oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the date codes on the headlights and replace them free of charge if necessary. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS recall
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Lighting
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,505
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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