Recall 01V-032
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1999 Mercury Cougar: Exterior lighting (brake lights, switch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 01V-032
- Reported
- February 6, 2001
- Vehicles affected
- 33,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake lamp switch terminals could overheat.
The risk
This could cause either a loss of brake lamp function or continuously illuminated brake lamps, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Mercury Cougar 1999