Make : MERCURY | Model : VILLAGER | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 19980318 - 19990615 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V347001 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20000119 | Date Received by ODI: 19991210 | Date Added to Database: 19991222 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99S36 | ||
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 41891 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE TAIL LIGHT SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MOLDED, RESULTING IN THE LOCKING TAB HAVING INSUFFICIENT FORCE TO RETAIN THE BULB. |
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Consequence:
IF THE BULB FALLS OUT OF THE SOCKET, THE BRAKE OR TAIL LAMP FUNCTION CANNOT OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAIL LAMP SOCKETS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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