Mercury Capri 1971

Model Capri made in 1971 by Mercury got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, power train and seats.

Model 1971

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
79V210000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 07/01/1970 to 08/01/1972V (Vehicle)9220003/12/1980ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/18/197912/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe headlamp switches on the involved vehicles may fail without warning and cause loss of vehicle instrument and road lights.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace the headlamp switch with one of a corrected design.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lighting and communications; headlamps.consequences of defect: loss of headlights while while driving at night or insevere weather conditions could occur without prior warning and could result inan accident.
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
79V269000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1970 to 07/01/1977V (Vehicle)27300006/02/1980ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY12/20/197901/14/1980
Defect SummaryThe gear shift selector lever may break during shifting.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the gear shift levers on all affected vehicles without charge to owners.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions.system: power train; manual gear shift lever.consequences of defect: this condition could cause loss of vehicle control andan accident.
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
79V268000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1970 to 08/01/1973V (Vehicle)15200003/12/1980ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY12/20/197901/14/1980
Defect SummaryThe reclining seat assemblies may have a poor quality or a missing weld in the seat back frame. this could cause additional loading on other supportive elements in the seat which could result in loosening and eventual breakage of the seat back.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will make the necessary structural modifications to the drivers side seat back.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; seat back recliner.consequences of defect: if the seat back should break, the driver could beinjured or lose control of the vehicle, and an accident could occur.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
76V009000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)7373904/26/1976MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY01/26/197610/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesFord campaign no 182.possibility that the steering wheel assemblies may lackadequate strength at point of attachment of steering wheel to energy absorbingcylinder that underlies it.if condition exists, it could result inprogressive cracking.if not corrected, it could lead to complete separationof steering wheel from column assembly.(correct by inspecting and installingreinforcing clamp where tab cracking has not occured, if cracking has occurednew steering assemblies will be installed).
71V187000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 12/01/1969 to 07/01/1970V (Vehicle)1560710/20/1971MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY10/20/197110/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesCampaign no h1a.possibility that steering wheel assembly maylack adequatestrength at point of attachment of steering whe el to energy absorbing cylinderthat underlies it.if conditi ion exists could result in progressive cracking.if not corre cted, could lead to complete separation of steering wheel fromcolumn assembly.(correct by steering wheel assembly where n ecessary).necessary.$ by
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES
78V176000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)18700012/13/1978ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/15/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe wiper arms could separate from the pivot shafts, rendering the wipers inoperative.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace the windshield wiper arms, pivot assemblies and certain wiper linkage components without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: visual; windshield wipers, arm and pivot shaft.consequences of defect: wipers may fail during vehicle operation in severeweather conditions. this may cause poor visibility and could lead to a vehicleaccident.