| Make : MERCURY | Model : TOPAZ | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 19870801 - 19920930 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V071000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 19960607 | Date Received by ODI: 19960425 | Date Added to Databse: 19960501 |
| Manufacturer's Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 7900000 | ||
|
Summary:
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT. |
||
|
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE. |
||
|
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. |
||
| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
|
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
||