Make : MERCURY | Model : TOPAZ | Year : 1991 |
Build Dates : 19870801 - 19920930 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V071000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19960607 | Date Received by ODI: 19960425 | Date Added to Database: 19960501 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7900000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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