WELLS MFG. CORP.: Safety Recalls in 1998

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by WELLS MFG. CORP. in 1998. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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1991

1998

January 26, 1998

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WELLS/HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: HEADLIGHT BEAM CONTROL DIMMER SWITCHES. THE DIMMER SWITCH CAN FAIL PREMATURELY DURING ACTUATION.

NHTSA ID: 98E001000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 73,000

Consequence Summary:

IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WILL STAY IN THE LOW OR HIGH BEAM STATE OR FAIL TO STAY LIT. IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE FOR AN ELECTRICAL SHORT TO DEVELOP INSIDE THE SWITCH AND DAMAGE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WIRING HARNESS.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS SHOULD RETURN THE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH TO THE DISTRIBUTOR FROM WHOM THEY WERE PURCHASED AND EXCHANGE THEM FOR ANOTHER SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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