Mercury Marquis 1979

Model Marquis made in 1979 by Mercury got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.

Model 1979

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
78V198000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1978 to 08/01/1978V (Vehicle)500006/30/1979MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/11/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe windshield wiper and washer system contains an incorrect 6 amp circuit breaker instead of the 8.25 amp circuit breaker. if the system is heavily loaded, as in the case of a partially dry windshield, the motor current may exceed the 6 amp breakers capacity. this would cause the breaker to open, which would result in wiper/washer failure.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will install the correct circuit breaker without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: electrical; wiper/washer circuit breaker.consequences of defect: wiper/washer failure in bad weather conditions couldcontribute to a vehicle accident.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
79V106000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1978 to 04/01/1979V (Vehicle)16200004/20/1979MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY04/30/197910/12/1979
Defect SummarySome of these vehicles were produced with misindexed front brake hoses which could contact a tire or wheel in a full-turn condition. chafing and wear to the brake hose could result in loss of brake fluid and front wheel braking capability.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and, if necessary, re-index the front brake hose. those hoses showing signs of abrasion will be replaced, without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes, brake hoses, front.consequences of defect: rear wheel brakes will not be affected, but loss offront brakes would increase the vehicle stopping distance. this could cause avehicle accident in a situation which requires a sudden stop.
78V199000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1978 to 08/01/1978V (Vehicle)870008/01/1979MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/11/197810/12/1979
Defect Summary
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and, if necessary, install protective shields on the rebound bumper brackets without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; front brake hoses.system: due to improper dimensional specifications, the front brake hoses maycontact and chafe against the edges of the frame-mounted rebound bumperbrackets. chafing of the front brake hose may cause a brake fluid leak andsubsequent loss of front wheel braking capability.consequences of defect: loss of front wheel braking would cause an increase indistance required to stop the vehicle. this could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
79V117000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 02/01/1979 to 03/01/1979V (Vehicle)8200006/18/1979MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY05/15/197910/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe involved vehicles were produced with brake push-rod to brake pedal retaining pins which were not heat-treated as specified. this could allow the brake pedal to become disengaged from the push-rod.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace the suspect brake retaining pin.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; hydraulic linkage, pedal.consequences of defect: disengagement of the brake pedal would result in totalloss of service brakes, which could lead to loss of vehicle control and anaccident.note: the parking brake will remain operational even if service brakes arelost.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
78V212000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 08/01/1978 to 09/01/1978V (Vehicle)3200006/30/1979MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY10/04/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe lower steering shaft assemblies contain coupling rivet pins which were not riveted securely enough during manufacture. consequently one or both of the pins could loosen from the flange of the flexible coupling during vehicle operation. if one pin is loose, free play would result. if both pins work loose, loss of steering control would occur. also, the shaft assembly may not contain a metal reinforcement between one or both of the rivet pins and the rubber flexible coupling. as a result, the rubber flexible coupling could tear and produce a noise or loose feeling in the steering system.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering shaft assembly, without charge to owner.
NotesVehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; steering column coupling.consequences of defect: loss of steering control could cause a loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.