Recall campaign · NHTSA 92V103000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

FORD MOTOR COMPANY filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1992-07-13.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V103000

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

Component: Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Vehicles affected: 43,000
Reported to NHTSA: 1992-07-13
Owners notified: 1992-09-18

Defect description

THE STOP LAMP SWITCHES COULD INTERMITTENTLY MALFUNCTION RESULTING IN THE STOP LAMPS NOT ILLUMINATING WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN FOLLOWING MOTORISTS NOT BEINGSIGNALED THAT THE VEHICLE IS BRAKING, AND COULD RESULT IN A COLLISION.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE FAULTY STOP LAMP SWITCHES.

Notes

SYSTEM: STOP LAMPS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

Model	Years on record
Ford Escort	1992
MERCURY Tracer	1992

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.