NHTSA Recall 01V032000: Switch (exterior lighting)
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 33,000 vehicles. It affects 1999 Mercury Cougar.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V032000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 01S03 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS › SWITCH |
| Report received | February 6, 2001 |
| Owner notification | March 22, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The brake lamp switch terminals could overheat.
Safety risk
This could cause either a loss of brake lamp function or continuously illuminated brake lamps, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new stop lamp extension harness with bronze terminals at the brake lamp switch connector, and also inspect the brake lamp switch for signs of overheating and replace, as required. Owner notification began march 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V032000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mercury Cougar | 1999 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.