NHTSA recall 99V347001
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
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| Campaign number | 99V347001 |
| Manufacturer's number | 99S36 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1999-12-10 |
| Owners notified | 2000-01-19 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS |
| Units potentially affected | 41891 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE TAIL LIGHT SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MOLDED, RESULTING IN THE LOCKING TAB HAVING INSUFFICIENT FORCE TO RETAIN THE BULB.
What can happen
IF THE BULB FALLS OUT OF THE SOCKET, THE BRAKE OR TAIL LAMP FUNCTION CANNOT OCCUR.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAIL LAMP SOCKETS.
Notes
FORD RECALL NO. 99S36.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 19, 2000.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).
| 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER | Built 1998-03-18 to 1999-06-15. |
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