Mercury Cougar 1978

Model Cougar made in 1978 by Mercury got 2 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to seat belts. . The car had one investigation (wheels). There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seat belts.

Model 1978

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
08E019000INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS E (Equipment)193703/19/2008MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY03/06/200803/06/2008
Defect SummaryIntercontinental auto parts is recalling 1,937 fuel filters, p/nos alg 44/1 and purolator f10024, shipped between january 14 and february 13, 2008, sold for use on the vehicles listed above. the filter's outlet cap may not be securely crimped to the housing. this could result in a separation of filter's outlet cap from the housing.
Consequence SummaryIf this condition occurs while attempting to start the vehicle, a no start condition may result and fuel may be pumped onto the ground. if this occurs while the vehicle is in motion, the engine may stop due to inadequate fuel supply. if an ignition source were present, fuel leakage may result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryIntercontinental will replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began during march 2008. owners may contact intercontinental at 800-451-2593.
NotesThis recall only pertains to intercontinental aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the ford motor company.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.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
78V108000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 10/01/1977 to 02/01/1978V (Vehicle)11000009/09/1978MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY05/15/197810/12/1979571209
Defect SummaryThe involved vehicles are equipped with shoulder harness retractors that may not lock. should the vehicle experience a sudden deceleration or impact, the front seat occupant may not be restrained by the shoulder harness portion of the three-point seat belt system. furthermore, the shoulder harness retractors may not allow extraction of the shoulder belt webbing due to a pre-locked condition. this is a non-compliance to the emergency locking retractor performance requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 209, seat belt assemblies.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will replace the seat belt assemblies if necessary, without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; seat belt retractors, shoulder.consequences of defect: a passenger not properly restrained could be subject topersonal injury in the event of a sudden stop or accident.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
WHEELS
DP79004FORD MOTOR COMPANY10/24/197801/08/1979WHEELS
 Wheels

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR
01/26/200842267101/26/2008
 Tl*the contact owns a 1978 mercury cougar. the contact stated that the front seat belts fail to operate properly. the dealer stated that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 78v108000 (seat belts:front:retractor) because the vehicle was too old. the vin was inaccurate and the engine size was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 42,267.
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING
08/05/1994
 Consumer was in an accident and the driver side seat belt didn't restrain person hit her head was totaled. tt