NHTSA recall 99V-164 (99V164000)

latches, locks and linkages recall reported June 29, 1999 - about 854,288 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V164000
Also written as: 99V-164
Manufacturer number: 99S18
Reported: June 29, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~854,288
Component: latches, locks and linkages

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH MAY CORRODE AT THE LATCH PIVOT AND STICK IN THE OPEN POSITION.

Why it is dangerous

IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH IS EITHER NOT ENGAGED OR IS RELEASED, A HOOD FLY-UP COULD OCCUR.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SECONDARY HOOD LATCH WITH COMPONENTS THAT ARE COATED PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY FOR IMPROVED LATCH PIVOT CORROSION PROTECTION.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-164 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Ford Explorer - 1998, 1999

Mercury Mountaineer - 1998, 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.