NHTSA recall 99V-124 (99V124000)

electrical system recall reported May 19, 1999 - about 262,695 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V124000
Also written as: 99V-124
Manufacturer number: 99S15
Reported: May 19, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~262,695
Component: electrical system

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH CAN DEVELOP A RESISTIVE SHORT IN THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. A FIRE IS POSSIBLE BOTH WHEN THE VEHICLE IS RUNNING AND WHEN THE VEHICLE ENGINE IS OFF. ALSO, THE SHORT COULD DISABLE THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM OR CAUSE THE BRAKE LIGHT FUSE TO OPEN.

Why it is dangerous

A FIRE CAN ORIGINATE IN THE LEFT FRONT UNDERHOOD AREA.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH AND CONNECTOR SHELL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 20, 1999.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-124 when calling a dealer.

Affected 3 models

Ford Crown Victoria - 1992, 1993

Lincoln Town Car - 1992, 1993

Mercury Grand Marquis - 1992, 1993

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.