1999 MERCURY COUGAR RECALL - #99V226000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : DOORS : LATCH
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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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1999 MERCURY COUGAR |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
9/9/1998 - 11/18/1998 |
| Recalled on |
8/30/1999 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
9/29/1999 |
| # Affected |
10,011 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED SIDE DOOR LATCH. |
| 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). |
| See also |
1999 MERCURY COUGAR Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1999 MERCURY COUGAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
1999 MERCURY COUGAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1999 MERCURY COUGAR Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
1999 MERCURY COUGAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1999 MERCURY COUGAR Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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