NHTSA Complaint #726440 — 1996 MERCURY MYSTIQUE
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 726440 |
| Vehicle | 1996 MERCURY MYSTIQUE |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | WA |
Consumer Description
SWITCH IS SO POORLY MADE. THE CONTACTS(WHERE IT PLUGS INTO THE WIRE HARNESS) DON'T MAKE GOOD CONTACT AND AS A RESULT THE SWITCH GETS HOT AND MELTS THE PLASTIC. IT WAS REPLACED BY THE FACTORY DURING A RECALL 8/06/99 AND HAS FAILED AGAIN. THE DEFECTIVE PARTS ARE STILL BEING USED! *AK
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