1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER RECALL - #99V164000
RECALL FOR LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES : HOOD : LATCH
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY CORRODE AT THE LATCH PIVOT AND STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
4/25/1997 - 5/17/1999 |
| Recalled on |
6/30/1999 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
7/14/1999 |
| # Affected |
854,288 |
| Recalled for |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY CORRODE AT THE LATCH PIVOT AND STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH IS EITHER NOT ENGAGED OR IS RELEASED, A HOOD FLY-UP COULD OCCUR. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECONDARY HOOD LATCH WITH COMPONENTS THAT ARE COATED PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY FOR IMPROVED LATCH PIVOT CORROSION PROTECTION. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 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 MOUNTAINEER Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Recall for TIRES, TREAD/BELT
1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CABLES
1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
1999 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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