NHTSA recall 99V-060 (99V060000)

electrical system recall reported March 17, 1999 - about 4,569 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V060000
Also written as: 99V-060
Manufacturer number: 99S06
Reported: March 17, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~4,569
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS WHICH UTILIZE A PARK/LOCK SOLENOID. IT IS POSSIBLE TO ROTATE THE IGNITION KEY TO THE LOCK POSITION AND REMOVE THE KEY WITHOUT THE SHIFT LEVER AND TRANSMISSION BEING IN PARK. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 114, "THEFT PROTECTION."

Why it is dangerous

THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES. VEHICLES THAT HAVE UNITS WITH IGNITION KEYS REMOVABLE IN GEAR POSITIONS OTHER THAN PARK, WILL HAVE THE STEERING COLUMN REPLACED.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-060 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford Contour - 1999

Mercury Mystique - 1999

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

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.