2002 MERCURY SABLE RECALL - #03V087000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." THE WINDSHIELDS MAY POTENTIALLY EXHIBIT INCREASED WIND NOISE, WATER LEAKAGE, AND SQUEAKS AND RATTLES.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2002 MERCURY SABLE |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
10/29/2001 - 4/27/2002 |
| Recalled on |
3/18/2003 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
3/31/2003 |
| # Affected |
67,894 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD |
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| Description |
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING." THE WINDSHIELDS MAY POTENTIALLY EXHIBIT INCREASED WIND NOISE, WATER LEAKAGE, AND SQUEAKS AND RATTLES. |
| Consequences |
POTENTIAL LOSS OF WINDSHIELD RETENTION MAY ALSO REDUCE OCCUPANT PROTECTION IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WINDSHIELDS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MARCH 31, 2003. 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/MERCURY AT 1-800-392-3673. |
| Notes |
FORD RECALL NO.03C03. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2002 MERCURY SABLE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
2002 MERCURY SABLE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
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