Visibility: windshieldRecall 94V-142 · 1994 Mercury Villager
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 94V-142 covers 17 1994 Mercury Villager for a visibility: windshield problem, reported to NHTSA on August 1, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V142000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE WINDSHIELDS WERE MARKED WITH A "PROTOTYPE" DESIGNATION AND NOT MARKED AS REQUIRED BY FMVSS NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."
The risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: INCORRECT LABELING OF WINDSHIELD MAY CAUSE CONCERN OR CONFUSION ABOUT THE PROTOTYPE DESIGNATION.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELDS ON THE AFFECTED VANS.
SYSTEM: VISUAL SYSTEMS; GLAZING MATERIAL STICKER; FMVSS 205.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VANS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT FORD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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, 1994 to February 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.