Recall 98V-012
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1996 Mercury Villager: Visibility (power window devices and controls).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-012
- Reported
- March 23, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 57,400 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: mini vans. These vehicles were produced with power windows that can be closed after the ignition key is turned to the "off" position and the right front (passenger) door is opened. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss 118, "power-operated window systems."
The risk
There is the potential for unsupervised children to operate the power windows, increasing the risk of personal injury to the child.
The fix
Owners will be provided with a label reminding owners not to leave children unattended because the power windows can operate for 15 minutes after the vehicle ignition has been turned off unless the driver's door is opened. Also included are instructions describing how and where this label is to be installed. If an owner prefers, their dealer can install this label for them.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began during april 1998.owners who do not receive the free label and instructions within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-[removed].also contact the national highway traffic safety adminstration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Mercury Villager 1996