Mercury Xr7 1979
Model Xr7 made in 1979 by Mercury got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to wheels. . There were some recalls concerningseats and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1979
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 | |||||
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SEATS - MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
79V013000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 4000 | 03/20/1979 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/09/1979 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | The involved vehicles may have been built with incorrect weld nuts that attach the rear portion of the front outboard seat track to the floor pan. the incorrect nuts have an oversize diameter and thread, and upon front seat track anchor bolt installation, the threads may have been stripped. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, repair any stripped weld nuts and install larger size bolts to anchor the seat track to the floor at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: interior; floor pan attachments.consequences of defect: in the event of a collision, the front seat candisengage from floor mounting creating the potential for serious personalinjury to occupant. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
79V117000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 02/01/1979 to 03/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 82000 | 06/18/1979 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/15/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The 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 Summary | Dealer will replace the suspect brake retaining pin. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle 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. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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WHEELS | |||
3 | 02/01/1998 | ||
While pulling out back wheels spin. |