NHTSA recall 98V-012 (98V012001)

visibility recall reported March 23, 1998 - about 57,400 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 98V012001
Also written as: 98V-012
Reported: March 23, 1998
Vehicles affected: ~57,400
Component: visibility

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINI VANS. THESE VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH POWER WINDOWS THAT CAN BE CLOSED AFTER THE IGNITION KEY IS TURNED TO THE "OFF" POSITION AND THE RIGHT FRONT (PASSENGER) DOOR IS OPENED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 118, "POWER-OPERATED WINDOW SYSTEMS."

Why it is dangerous

THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR UNSUPERVISED CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE POWER WINDOWS, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY TO THE CHILD.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A LABEL REMINDING OWNERS NOT TO LEAVE CHILDREN UNATTENDED BECAUSE THE POWER WINDOWS CAN OPERATE FOR 15 MINUTES AFTER THE VEHICLE IGNITION HAS BEEN TURNED OFF UNLESS THE DRIVER'S DOOR IS OPENED. ALSO INCLUDED ARE INSTRUCTIONS DESCRIBING HOW AND WHERE THIS LABEL IS TO BE INSTALLED. IF AN OWNER PREFERS, THEIR DEALER CAN INSTALL THIS LABEL FOR THEM.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-012 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mercury Villager - 1996

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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