Make : MERCURY | Model : MYSTIQUE | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 19950420 - 19980824 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V103000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19990716 | Date Received by ODI: 19990505 | Date Added to Database: 19990510 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 605581 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE TERMINALS AT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR CAN EXPERIENCE HEAT DAMAGE AS A RESULT OF OVERHEATING. |
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Consequence:
THE DAMAGE COULD RESULT IN DISTORTION OF THE TERMINAL CAUSING AN OPEN CIRCUIT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ILLUMINATION, PARKING LAMP, AND TAIL LAMP CIRCUITS. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HEADLAMP SWITCH WIRING CONNECTOR CONTAINING BRONZE TERMINALS AND AN INSPECTION, AND REPLACEMENT IF NECESSARY, OF THE HEADLAMP SWITCH. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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