MERCURY ALL FULL SIZE 1979: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
| Make : MERCURY | Model : ALL FULL SIZE | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 1978-08-01 - 1978-09-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 78V204000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1979-06-30 | Date Received by ODI: 1978-09-25 | Date Added to Database: 1979-10-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 20000 | ||
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Summary:
THE FULL SIZE SEDANS WERE EQUIPPED WITH INCORRECT TAIL LAMP SOCKETS AND THE FULL SIZE STATION WAGONS WERE INSTALLED WITH INCORRECT TAIL LAMP AND BACK UP LAMP SOCKETS. THEREFORE THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT". |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE TAIL LAMP AND BACK UP LAMP SOCKETS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108 | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: LIGHTING; TAIL LAMPS; BACK UP LAMPS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INCORRECT TAIL LAMPS AND BACK UP LAMPS COULD CONFUSEOTHER DRIVERS AND CONTRIBUTE TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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