Vehicle recall 94V142000 · August 1, 1994
1994 Mercury Villager
The windshields were marked with a "prototype" designation and not marked as required by FMVSS no. 205, "glazing materials."
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The windshields were marked with a "prototype" designation and not marked as required by FMVSS no. 205, "glazing materials."
- Consequence
- Consequence of non-compliance: incorrect labeling of windshield may cause concern or confusion about the prototype designation.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the windshields on the affected vans.
- Notes
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V142000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 1, 1994
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- October 7, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 17
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Windshield
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mercury Villager (1994): 1994
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