MERCURY VILLAGER 1995: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V253003
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCURY | VILLAGER | 1995 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-11-04 | 1998-08-17 | 1998-08-31 |
Production Dates: 1994-04-15 - 1996-09-15
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 72940
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE REAR LAMP SOCKET MAY NOT ILLUMINATE BECAUSE THE METAL CAN IN THE LAMP SOCKET MOVES OR SEPARATES FROM THE PLASTIC SOCKET HOUSING.
THIS CAN RESULT IN MALFUNCTION OF THE STOP OR REAR RUNNING LAMPS. CENTER HIGH MOUNT STOP LAMP FUNCTION IS UNAFFECTED. REAR LAMP MALFUNCTION CAN RESULT IN FOLLOWING DRIVERS NOT BEING ALERTED TO THE SUBJECT VEHICLE'S PRESENCE OR INTENDED ACTIONS, PARTICULARLY IN THE CASE IN WHICH BOTH LAMPS HAVE MALFUNCTIONED.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED REAR LAMP SOCKET AND WIRING ASSEMBLIES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 4, 1998. 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 '-1888-327-4236'.
