Mercury Comet 1971

Model Comet made in 1971 by Mercury got 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. The car had one investigation (fuel system, gasoline). There was one recall concerning tires .

Model 1971

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
TIRES - BEAD
71V129000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 05/01/1971 to 07/01/1971V (Vehicle)252607/29/1971MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/02/197110/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
NotesFord campaign no h-47.possibility that firestone tires sizeb78-14 werebuilt with incorrect tire cord.condition may cau se tires early in theirservice life to have sudden air leaksin sidewall with rapid loss of pressure.(correct by replacin g where necessary.)

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
DP79048FORD MOTOR COMPANY05/25/197906/07/1979FUEL TANK
 Fuel tank