NHTSA Recall 99V164000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V164000; Date: Jun. 29, 1999
If this occurs and the primary hood latch is either not engaged or is released, a hood fly-up could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Ford Explorer; 1999 Ford Explorer; 1998 Mercury Mountaineer; 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
Component: Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 854,288
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The secondary hood latch may corrode at the latch pivot and stick in the open position.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a secondary hood latch with components that are coated prior to assembly for improved latch pivot corrosion protection.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began July 14, 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 14, 1999
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