Recalls for XL FORD, FORD MOTOR COMPANY, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES, May 22, 1968
A recall was issued on May 22, 1968 for XL FORD, manufactured by FORD MOTOR COMPANY, in response to EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:CONCEALMENT DEVICES problems. . Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken:POSSIBILITY THAT TWO SPRINGS IN VACUUM OPERATED HEADLAMP COVER SYSTEMS OMITTED IN PRODUCTION.THESE SPRINGS HOLD HEADLAMP COVERS OPEN IN EVENT OF A MAJOR LOSS OF VACUUM, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY ALLOW COVERS TO CLOSE WHILE CAR IS IN MOTION.(CORRECT BY IN- STALLING SPRINGS WHERE NECESSARY.)