NHTSAEXTERIOR LIGHTING
Ford Motor Company - Headlights Too Bright/FMVSS 108
Published: March 8, 2024Recall ID: 24E023000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Excessive glare or brightness to oncoming drivers increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Ford Super Duty High Series Headlights sold as replacement parts for 2017-2019 Super Duty vehicles. Please see the recall report for the list of affected part numbers. The headlights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, these headlights fails to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Affected Products
Headlights Too Bright/FMVSS 108
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Headlights Too Bright/FMVSS 108 |
| Nhtsa id | 24E023000 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E023000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Ford Super Duty High Series Headlights sold as replacement parts for 2017-2019 Super Duty vehicles. Please see the recall report for the list of affected part numbers. The headlights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, these headlights fails to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." |
| Completion rate | 3.99 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect the date codes on the headlights and if necessary, replace them, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 26, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C04. |
| Consequence summary | Excessive glare or brightness to oncoming drivers increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 24C04 |
| Potentially affected | 1505 |
| Report received date | 2024-03-08T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |