NHTSA Complaint #716143 — 1999 MERCURY COUGAR

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	716143
Vehicle	1999 MERCURY COUGAR
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Date of Incident	March 1, 1999
Date Filed	December 16, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

REMOTE TRUNK LID RELEASE DOES NOT RELEASE TRUNK LID; MUST STILL USE KEY TO OPEN. DEALER REPLACED SPRING BUT LID STILL DOES NOT RELEASE WITHOUT KEY. SUSPECT DESIGN FLAW FROM MANUFACTURER.

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