DOUBLE K VILLAGER 1999: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Make : DOUBLE K Model : VILLAGER Year : 1999
Build Dates : 1998-03-18 - 1999-06-15
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V347001
Date Owner's Notified: 2000-01-19 Date Received by ODI: 1999-12-10 Date Added to Database: 1999-12-22
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99S36
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 41891
Summary:
      VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE TAIL LIGHT SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MOLDED, RESULTING IN THE LOCKING TAB HAVING INSUFFICIENT FORCE TO RETAIN THE BULB.
Consequence:
      IF THE BULB FALLS OUT OF THE SOCKET, THE BRAKE OR TAIL LAMP FUNCTION CANNOT OCCUR.
Remedy:
      DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAIL LAMP SOCKETS.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      FORD RECALL NO. 99S36.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 19, 2000.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'.