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


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
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.
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.