NHTSA recall 99V-226 (99V226000)

latches, locks and linkages recall reported August 18, 1999 - about 10,011 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 99V226000
Also written as: 99V-226
Manufacturer number: 99S22
Reported: August 18, 1999
Vehicles affected: ~10,011
Component: latches, locks and linkages

What is being recalled

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE DOOR LATCH MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH A LATCH PAWL THAT HAS A COATING WHICH WILL SWELL IN HIGH HUMIDITY CONDITIONS. THE LATCH PAWL MAY THEN STICK IN THE OPEN OR UNLATCHED POSITION.

Why it is dangerous

THE DOOR WOULD NOT LATCH WHEN CLOSED. IF THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN IN THIS CONDITION, IT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN THE DOOR OPENING WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A REVISED SIDE DOOR LATCH.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 99V-226 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mercury Cougar - 1999

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