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Mercury Cougar Recall 86V065: Exterior Lighting:Headlights

NHTSA campaign 86V065, reported May 21, 1986, 163 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 86V065FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Problem
HEADLAMP COVERS WERE INSTALLED ON VEHICLES IN ERROR. CAUSING THE CARS NOT TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE HEADLAMP COVERS MAY HINDER THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE CAR IN DARKNESS AND OTHER CONDITIONS OF REDUCED VISIBILITY.
Risk
Remedy
REMOVE HEADLAMP COVERS.
Notes
SYSTEM: HEADLAMP COVERS/FMVSS 108.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: "SILVER AERO" COUGAR PROMOTIONAL CARS.

Affected vehicles

Mercury Cougar1986