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Mercury Recall : Ford/Structure:Door Assembly:Latches And Locks
1996 Mercury Cougar
The driver's door, when closed only to the secondary latched position, may not sustain a 1,000 pound transverse load.
Latches/Locks/Linkages — Doors — Latch
Date Announced
APR 22, 1996
Vehicles Affected
73,500
NHTSA Campaign #
96V070000
Summary
When in the secondary latched position, the driver door latches may open when subjected to transverse loads less than that specified in FMVSS no. 206, "door locks and door retention components."
Actions
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the driver door latch.
Documents (1)
Recall Document