Defect Description For Recall
The Full Size Sedans Were Equipped With Incorrect Tail Lamp Sockets And The Full Size Station Wagons Were Installed With Incorrect Tail Lamp And Back Up Lamp Sockets. Therefore These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Photometric Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices And Associated Equipment”.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCURY
Model Of Vehicle
ALL FULL SIZE
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
78V204000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Inspect And, If Necessary, Replace Tail Lamp And Back Up Lamp Sockets Without Charge To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19780801
End Of Manufacture
19780901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
20000
Date Owners Notified
19790630
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19780925
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108