| Recall data for: 1999 MERCURY VILLAGER |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 99V347001 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99S36 |
| Make: MERCURY |
| Model: VILLAGER |
| Year: 1999 |
Component:
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS |
| Manufacturers Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Begin Date Of Manufacturing: 19980318 |
| End Date Of Manufacturing: 19990615 |
| Recall Type: V |
| Potential Number Of Units Affected: 41891 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: 20000119 |
| Recall Initiator: MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: Ford Motor Company |
| Date Report Received By ODI: 19991210 |
| Date Added To File: 19991222 |
| Regulation Part Number: |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: |
Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE TAIL LIGHT SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MOLDED, RESULTING IN THE LOCKING TAB HAVING INSUFFICIENT FORCE TO RETAIN THE BULB. |
Consequence Summary:
IF THE BULB FALLS OUT OF THE SOCKET, THE BRAKE OR TAIL LAMP FUNCTION CANNOT OCCUR. |
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAIL LAMP SOCKETS. |
