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Search Results   Report Date : February 9, 2010 at 07:10 PM NHTSA Campaign ID number : 97V184001 Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):      MERCURY / VILLAGER     1997-1998 Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: OCT 24, 1997 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V184001 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY Potential Number of Units Affected: 6000 Summary: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER MINI VANS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES SUPPLIED BY GNB TECHNOLOGIES. THESE BATTERIES HAVE A DEFECTIVE NEGATIVE POST THAT CAN CAUSE ACID LEAKAGE AND RELATED CORROSION DAMAGE. Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF THE BATTERY WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ENGINE FIRE OR BATTERY EXPLOSION. Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE BATTERIES. UNTIL A NEW BATTERY IS OBTAINED, OWNERS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT TO "JUMP START" THESE BATTERIES. Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DECEMBER 1, OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. Check to Request Research. Submit below.