NHTSA Recall 01V032000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V032000; Date: Feb. 6, 2001
This could cause either a loss of brake lamp function or continuously illuminated brake lamps, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Mercury Cougar
Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 33,000
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake lamp switch terminals could overheat.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a new stop lamp extension harness with bronze terminals at the brake lamp switch connector, and also inspect the brake lamp switch for signs of overheating and replace, as required. Owner notification began March 22, 2001. 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.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 22, 2001
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