Safety Recall NHTSA · 98E001000 Reported January 26, 1998

Wells/headlight dimmer switch

Q: What is recall 98E001000?

NHTSA recall 98E001000 was issued by Wells Mfg. Corp. on January 26, 1998. It addresses: Wells/headlight dimmer switch. The recall affects approximately 73,000 vehicles , with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Wells Mfg. Corp. · Exterior Lighting · 73,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

98E001000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Wells Mfg. Corp.

Component

Exterior Lighting

Vehicles Affected

73,000

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

January 26, 1998

Defect Summary

Equipment description: headlight beam control dimmer switches. the dimmer switch can fail prematurely during actuation.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Wells Mfg. Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 98E001000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 98E001000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 98E001000?

NHTSA recall 98E001000 was issued by Wells Mfg. Corp. on January 26, 1998. It addresses: Wells/headlight dimmer switch. The recall affects approximately 73,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Exterior Lighting component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Wells Mfg. Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98E001000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.