The problem
The headlamp switches on the involved vehicles may fail without warning and cause loss of vehicle instrument and road lights.
The fix
Dealer will replace the headlamp switch with one of a corrected design.
Contacts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: lighting and communications; headlamps.Consequences of defect: loss of headlights while while driving at night or insevere weather conditions could occur without prior warning and could result inan accident.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Mercury dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 79V210000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.