NHTSA recall campaign
99V347001
ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANYReported1999-12-10Affected41,891 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS. THE TAIL LIGHT SOCKET MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MOLDED, RESULTING IN THE LOCKING TAB HAVING INSUFFICIENT FORCE TO RETAIN THE BULB.
Risk
IF THE BULB FALLS OUT OF THE SOCKET, THE BRAKE OR TAIL LAMP FUNCTION CANNOT OCCUR.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAIL LAMP SOCKETS.
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Affected vehicles
1 entryMercury
- Villager1999