Mercury Capri 1976

Model Capri made in 1976 by Mercury got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 1976

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
07E064000FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION E (Equipment)3400010/15/2007MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/27/200708/24/2007
Defect SummaryCertain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
Consequence SummaryA leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
Corrective SummaryFederal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
75V093000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)4489005/15/1975MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY05/19/197510/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesFord 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).