The damage could result in distortion of the terminal causing an open circuit in the instrument panel illumination, parking lamp, and tail lamp circuits.

Exterior Lighting — Headlights — Switch

Date Announced
MAY 05, 1999
Vehicles Affected
605,581
Mercury Recall #
99S14
NHTSA Campaign #
99V103000
Summary
Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles. The terminals at the headlight switch and wiring harness connector can experience heat damage as a result of overheating.
Actions
Dealers will install a headlamp switch wiring connector containing bronze terminals and an inspection, and replacement if necessary, of the headlamp switch.
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