MERCURY COUGAR 1992: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
| Make : MERCURY | Model : COUGAR | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 1991-06-19 - 1993-09-09 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V275000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-11-15 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-10-12 | Date Added to Database: 1999-10-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99S30 | ||
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 164731 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOG LIGHTS, IN WHICH THE HEADLIGHTS MAY GO OUT FOR VARIOUS INTERVALS AND WHICH MAY BE PRECEDED BY FLICKERING OR BLINKING AS A RESULT OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER OPENING. |
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Consequence:
DRIVER'S COULD EXPERIENCE A LOSS OF VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEADLIGHT SWITCH WHICH INCORPORATES A CIRCUIT BREAKER OF REVISED DESIGN, AND INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR, IF NEEDED. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
FORD RECALL NO. 99S30.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 15, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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