1998 Mercury Sable Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1998 Mercury Sable. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 98V198000Aug 25, 19987,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
  Covers: Mercury Sable 1998–1999, Ford Taurus 1998–1999

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual seat tracks. The front seat belt buckle attaching stud may have been improperly heat treated. This heat treatment may have resulted in cracks developing in the stud.

  Possible consequence: If the stud is cracked, in the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant may not be properly restrained, increasing the risk of personal injury.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle mounting bracket and stud assembly.

  Full campaign details →

• 98V028000Feb 10, 1998571,800 vehicles potentially affected
  Exterior lighting › Headlights
  Covers: Mercury Sable 1997–1998, Ford Taurus 1997–1998, Contour 1998 +4 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The text and/or graphics for the vehicle headlamp aiming instructions provided in the owner guides are not sufficiently clear. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

  Possible consequence: If the headlamp assemblies are replaced, customers may be confused by the aiming instructions provided in the owner guides causing the headlamps to be improperly aimed.

  Remedy: Owner guides containing revised aiming instructions will be mailed to owners of these vehicles.

  Full campaign details →

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