The headlights are down. The dealer informed owner that vehicle needs a mounting panel, and will repair at owner's expense.
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Recall kit for the headlight switch denied due to lack of parts.
Head light switch failed prior to recall notice.
Windshield wipers only work on maximum, lower settings do not work. Also wipers fail completely during storms. (qcaw)
Recall 98v009000 and manufacturer's recall 98s01, headlights. Consumer states that the dealer still does not have the parts to remedy the problem. It has been over 90 days and they cannot tell when the parts will be available. Dealer is mac haidford at 713‑932‑5065.
Vehicle involved in recall #98v009, headlight switch. Consumer contatced dealer to have vehicle repaired and was informed that parts are on back order.
Recall 98v-0090.00, manufacturer's recall 98s01. Consumer had the problem before the recall notice was received. Dealer had no parts to remedy the problem. The part has been on order ever since. Consumer cannot drive this vehicle at night because the problem has not yet been repaired.
Recall 98v009, due to the defective headlamp switch, the headlights turn off while in use which may cause an accident. Dealer replaced switch 3 times.
Head lamp switch overheated and failed.
Headlights retain heat and moisture. Holds in headlights, causing the lights to blow out, problem constantly occurs and the dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Headlights switch on and off randomly while driving, sometimes staying off for extended periods of time. The plug connected to the headlight switch is deformed and brown in color due to overheating, which also makes it a fire hazard.
Headlight switch causes light to turn on and off erratically.
Vehicle is included under recall 98v009, head lights. The dealer is not able to repair vehicle because the parts are not avaliable.
Windshield wiper motor failed.
While driving vehicle about 55 MPH vehicle started smelling like smoke, and the head lights started blinking. When hitting a dip the lights went off completely.
Headlights malfunctioned on/off due to defective switch.
Consumer took vehicle in for recall repair of headlights. While doing the repairs, mechanic discovered that the rear sub-frame mounts were broken. Consumer then had the dealer check for recall on the rear sub-frame mounts. Dealer said that all vehicle's produced after july 1996, were covered by the recall for broken rear sub-frame mounts, and that the recall was good up to 6 years or 60,000 miles. 98v-009000.
During wet contitions, the headlights intermittently go off and flash while driving. A recall has been ordered ( 98s01) owner notification will begin 4/15/98. Owner has contacted the manufacturer and the dealer.
Head light failed, recall on component however vehicle not included due to VIN #.
Head lights turn off without notice due to a faulty circuit breaker on the headlight switch.
Turn signal switch failed.
Headlight switch melted.
Headlights go on and off by themselves.
Head lights, instrument panel illumination, exterior parking lamps, and rear marker lamps fail intermittently.
While driving at 65 MPH, the head lights malfunctioned due to headlamp switch/connector overheating.
Headlight on/off switch located on left side of dashboard.
Brake light bulbs blow out excessively.
The headlight switch wiring is faulty which causes the head lights to intermittently go off and on. Dealer has replaced switch twice which did not remedy problem. Please give further details.
When switching from low beam to high beam the headlights will go off and not come back on unless driver holds the switch on high beam. Several times the headlights has gone off for no apparent reason. Vehicle has not been seen by a dealer.
Light switch failed.
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