# 1991 MERCURY TOPAZ — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
> NHTSA complaint `201992` · 2000-03-14 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MERCURY
- **Model:** TOPAZ
- **Year:** 1991
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
## Narrative
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH.  A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE'S MAKE/MODEL.  HOWEVER, THE CONSUMER WAS NOT NOTIFIED PRIOR TO THE FIRE. DEALER HAS REFUSED TO REIMBURSE FOR OR REPLACE CAR. *AK *ML
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