Recall campaign83V016000
Recall 83V016000: 1983 Ford F800 and 6 other models
Electrical system › Wiring
- Report received
- Feb 15, 1983
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 300vehicles
- Model years
- 1983
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
On the affected vehicles, the wiring assembly to the floor mounted headlamp dimmer switch may be too tight; should wires disconnect, the headlights will not operate.
Remedy
The dealer will modify the dimmer switch wiring with a wire extension assembly at no charge to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1983 Ford B6000 complaints
- 1983 Ford B7000 complaints
- 1983 Ford B8000 complaints
- 1983 Ford B80000 complaints
- 1983 Ford F6000 complaints
- 1983 Ford F7000 complaints
- 1983 Ford F8000 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.