Vehicle recall 86V065000 · May 21, 1986
1986 Mercury Cougar
Headlamp covers were installed on vehicles in error.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- Remove headlamp covers.
- Notes
- System: headlamp covers/FMVSS 108.VEHICLE description: "silver aero" cougar promotional cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V065000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 21, 1986
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- June 17, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 163
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Headlights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercury Cougar (1986): 1986
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