NHTSA Complaint #851621 — 1997 FORD CONTOUR

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	851621
Vehicle	1997 FORD CONTOUR
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Date of Incident	October 6, 1999
Date Filed	October 25, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE #99V103000. CONTACTED DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE FOR REPAIRS, WHICH WAS DONE. THE REMEDY HAD FAILED. TOOK VEHICLE BACK TO DEALER AT LEAST 6 TIMES AFTERWARDS. EACH TIME THE REMEDY FAILED. MECHANIC IS ORDERING A DIFFERENT LIGHT SWITCH AFTER PUTTING IN RELAY SWITCH. *AK

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