Mercury Capri 1974

Model Capri made in 1974 by Mercury got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, equipment and power train.

Capri year 1974

Recalls

Model 1974

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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
73V246000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	from 08/01/1973 to 10/01/1973	V (Vehicle)	13768	12/26/1973	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	12/20/1973	10/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
Notes	Ford campaign no 111.possibility that the engine compartment wiring harnessesmay contain a rough splice joint which could wear through the wiring insulationand result in a battery voltage short to the master cylinder tube or fenderapron.if this occurs, the vehicle would lose all engine and electrical systempower.(correct by inspecting and crimping the splice joint and rewrapsplicejoint).
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
79V162000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	from 01/01/1974 to 10/01/1977	V (Vehicle)	10000	12/17/1979	ODI	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	07/03/1979	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The air conditioners on some vehicles contain blower motor resistors that may cause overheating of the housing material.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will replace blower motor resistors with thermally protected fuse-link resistors, without charge.
Notes	Vehicle description: passenger vehicle.system: air condtitioning; blower motor resistors.consequences of defect: this could lead to a vehicle fire and personal injuryto passengers.note: overheating and fire is most likely to occur while the vehicle is eitherstationary or moving and the blower switch is in either the low or medium one(1) position.
76V097000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY		V (Vehicle)	2380	10/25/1976	OVSC	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	07/02/1976	10/12/1979	571	215
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
Notes	Ford campaign no 194.possibility vehicles equipped with air conditioningunits obtained from ford parts division and installed by dealers in accordancewith the company's service bulletins issued before february 19, 1974, did notcomply with motor vehicle safety standard no.215.(correct by inspecting forproper fan spacer and radiator location).passenger vehicle.
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
75V093000	FORD MOTOR COMPANY		V (Vehicle)	44890	05/15/1975	MFR	FORD MOTOR COMPANY	05/19/1975	10/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
Notes	Ford campaign no 160.produced from april 1, 1974 to february 7, 1975.possibility that the front brake hoses may develop lateral splits in the outercover of the hose.if this condition exists, the splits may eventually resultin brake fluid leakage and loss of front service brakes.rear brakes willremain operational.(correct by inspecting and replacing with improved typehose).