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Safety recall · 95V009000

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FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on January 24, 1995. It covers about 2,512 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
95V009000
Reported
Jan 24, 1995
Vehicles
2,512
Area
Visibility & wipers

The problem

The glass tempering process on the right hand rear door windows was not correctly performed. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 205, "Glazing materials."

The risk

Consequence of non-compliance: if the window breaks, the glass fragments of the rear windows exceed the size specifications of fmvss no. 205.

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIGHT REAR DOOR GLASS.

Contacts

System: visual systems; glass; window; door and side. Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford, Mercury dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 95V009000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1995 Ford Contour90812F
1995 Mercury Mystique33512F

Questions

Is the 95V009000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 95V009000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 95V009000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on January 24, 1995. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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