Make : MERCURY | Model : VILLAGER | Year : 1993 |
Build Dates : 19920401 - 19930401 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V222001 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19951220 | Date Received by ODI: 19951121 | Date Added to Database: 19951130 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 48053 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
LEAVES AND OTHER FOREIGN MATERIAL CAN ENTER THROUGH THE COWL PANEL AIR INTAKE DURING OPERATION OF THE FRONT HEATER AND/OR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM RESULTING IN A BUILD-UP OF MATERIAL IN THE PLENUM. THIS CAN LEAD TO NOISE, ODORS, OR IN SOME CASES, IGNITION OF THESE MATERIALS. |
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Consequence:
A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL HEATER/AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM INTAKE SCREEN. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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