NHTSA Complaint #525158 — 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	525158
Vehicle	1994 MERCURY VILLAGER
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Date Filed	October 18, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NJ

Consumer Description

THE REAR BRAKE/TAIL LIGHT SOCKET IS POORLY DESIGNED. THE LIGHT WAS NOT RECEIVING THE POWER SIGNAL FROM THE BRAKE. THE METAL SOCKET IS PRESSURE FIT IN THE PLASTIC RETAINING RING. EVEN WHEN PUSHE DTOGETHER, THE FIXTURE FALLS APART, CAUSING THE LIGHT TO LOSE CONTACT WITH BRAKING ACTION. *AK

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