Mercury Capri 1973
Model Capri made in 1973 by Mercury got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, seats and visibility.
Model 1973
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION - FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
79V269000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1970 to 07/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 273000 | 06/02/1980 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/20/1979 | 01/14/1980 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The gear shift selector lever may break during shifting. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the gear shift levers on all affected vehicles without charge to owners. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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 | ||||||||||||||||
79V268000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1970 to 08/01/1973 | V (Vehicle) | 152000 | 03/12/1980 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/20/1979 | 01/14/1980 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The 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 Summary | Dealer will make the necessary structural modifications to the drivers side seat back. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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. | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
78V176000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 187000 | 12/13/1978 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/15/1978 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | The wiper arms could separate from the pivot shafts, rendering the wipers inoperative. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the windshield wiper arms, pivot assemblies and certain wiper linkage components without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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. |