Mercury 1999 Latches/Locks/Linkages recall
Recalled August 18, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99V226000 · Mercury
Hazard
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED SIDE DOOR LATCH.
Units
10,011 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED SIDE DOOR LATCH.
Product
Mercury COUGAR
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →