Exterior lighting: headlightsRecall 86V-065 · 1986 Mercury Cougar
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 86V-065 covers 163 1986 Mercury Cougar for a exterior lighting: headlights problem, reported to NHTSA on May 21, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V065000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
HEADLAMP COVERS WERE INSTALLED ON VEHICLES IN ERROR. CAUSING THE CARS NOT TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE HEADLAMP COVERS MAY HINDER THE SAFE OPERATION OF THE CAR IN DARKNESS AND OTHER CONDITIONS OF REDUCED VISIBILITY.
The fix
REMOVE HEADLAMP COVERS.
SYSTEM: HEADLAMP COVERS/FMVSS 108.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: "SILVER AERO" COUGAR PROMOTIONAL CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 1986 to March 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.