NHTSA Recall 99V103000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V103000; Date: May. 5, 1999
The damage could result in distortion of the terminal causing an open circuit in the instrument panel illumination, parking lamp, and tail lamp circuits.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Ford Contour; 1997 Ford Contour; 1998 Ford Contour; 1996 Mercury Mystique; 1997 Mercury Mystique; 1998 Mercury Mystique
Component: Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 605,581
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The terminals at the headlight switch and wiring harness connector can experience heat damage as a result of overheating.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a headlamp switch wiring connector containing bronze terminals and an inspection, and replacement if necessary, of the headlamp switch.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began July 16, 1999. 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 16, 1999
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