NHTSA Complaint #10044951 — 2000 MERCURY SABLE EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10044951
Vehicle	2000 MERCURY SABLE
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Date Filed	October 29, 2003
Mileage	25,300 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TN

Consumer Description

CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO TAKE VEHICLE OUT OF PARK WITH ENGINE RUNNING. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TURNED OFF TO BE TAKEN OUT OF PARK. VEHICLE IS THEN PUT INTO NEUTRAL AND STARTED. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT, "THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLE", AND PROVIDED A TEMPORARY REMEDY. *AK THE BRAKE SWITCH WAS COVERED IN GREASE AND CAUSED THE BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO WORK. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE SWITCH WAS IN A BAD LOCATION AND THAT IT WOULD PROBABLY FAIL AGAIN. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR AND THAT THEY SHOULD RECALL THE VEHICLE. *NM

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