Recall 99V-226
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1999 Mercury Cougar: Latches/locks/linkages (doors, latch).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-226
- Reported
- August 18, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 10,011 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The door latch may have been manufactured with a latch pawl that has a coating which will swell in high humidity conditions. The latch pawl may then stick in the open or unlatched position.
The risk
The door would not latch when closed. If the vehicle is driven in this condition, it could potentially result in the door opening while the vehicle is in motion.
The fix
Dealers will install a revised side door latch.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began september 29, 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-[removed].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