1999 MERCURY COUGAR RECALL - #01V032000
RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : BRAKE LIGHTS : SWITCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH TERMINALS COULD OVERHEAT.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1999 MERCURY COUGAR |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
12/6/1997 - 8/31/1998 |
| Recalled on |
2/9/2001 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
3/22/2001 |
| # Affected |
33,000 |
| Recalled for |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH TERMINALS COULD OVERHEAT. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD CAUSE EITHER A LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP FUNCTION OR CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED BRAKE LAMPS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW STOP LAMP EXTENSION HARNESS WITH BRONZE TERMINALS AT THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH CONNECTOR, AND ALSO INSPECT THE BRAKE LAMP SWITCH FOR SIGNS OF OVERHEATING AND REPLACE, AS REQUIRED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 22, 2001. 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. |
| Notes |
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 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
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 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1999 MERCURY COUGAR Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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