MERCURY COUGAR 1999: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
| Make : MERCURY | Model : COUGAR | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 1998-09-09 - 1998-11-18 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V226000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-09-29 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-08-18 | Date Added to Database: 1999-08-30 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99S22 | ||
| Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 10011 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DOOR LATCH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A LATCH PAWL THAT HAS A COATING WHICH WILL SWELL IN HIGH HUMIDITY CONDITIONS. THE LATCH PAWL MAY THEN STICK IN THE OPEN OR UNLATCHED POSITION. |
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Consequence:
THE DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH WHEN CLOSED. IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN IN THIS CONDITION, IT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN THE DOOR OPENING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED SIDE DOOR LATCH. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 29, 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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