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1999 Mercury Cougar Recalls

NHTSA safety recall results (1)

Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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Recall date
Recall no.
99V226

On certain passenger vehicles, the door latch may have been manufactured with a latch pawl that has a coating that will swell in high humidity conditions. The latch pawl may then stick in the open or unlatched position and the door will not latch when closed.

Recall consequence
Recall action
Dealers will install a revised side door latch. Owner notification began Sept. 6, 1999. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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