1999 Mercury Cougar recall: latch
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 18, 1999. It covers about 10,011 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 10,011
- reported
- Aug 18, 1999
- owners notified
- Sep 29, 1999
- related complaints
- 15
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a revised side door latch.
Recall number 99V226000
Affected vehicles
- Mercury Cougar 1999 1999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 15 complaints about locks problems.
Questions about recall 99V226000
Is there a recall on the 1999 Mercury Cougar latch?
Yes. Recall 99V226000, reported on August 18, 1999, covers about 10,011 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V226000?
Dealers will install a revised side door latch.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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