Mercury Mercury 1971
Model Mercury made in 1971 by Mercury got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, seat belts.
Model 1971
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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POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | ||||||||||||||||
81V008000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 09/01/1969 to 08/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 21000000 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/12/1981 | 02/12/1981 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | This is a manufacturers notice to advise owners of proper vehicle operation. the parking gear may not be securely engaged after the operator has attempted to shift to park. the vehicle may appear to be in park though actually in reverse. this could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with a self-sticking label containing important safety precautions as a daily reminder of the serious hazards of unexpected vehicle motion. it should be placed inside the vehicle in an easily seen location. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with fmx,c-3, c-4, c-6, or jatco automatic transmissions.system: power train; automatic transmission.consequences of defect: unexpected vehicle movement may result in accident,injury or death, especially to persons in the path of the vehicle.note: drivers should observe these steps: 1) make certain gear lever is engagedin park, 2) set parking brake fully, and 3) shut off ignition. | |||||||||||||||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | ||||||||||||||||
71V089000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 01/01/1971 to 03/01/1971 | V (Vehicle) | 420 | 05/11/1971 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/26/1971 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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Notes | Ford campaign no h/c/27.police car equipped with shoulder se atbelt inertiareel restraint system.possibility that lockin g pawls in shoulderbelt-inertia reel-assemblies were not prop erly heat treated.if conditionexists, assemblies may fail t o meet load-bearing requirements.(correct byreplacing parts .) | |||||||||||||||
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | ||||||||||||||||
72V160000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 4072000 | 06/28/1972 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/29/1972 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | The shoulder belt pin connector plastic sleeves which were injection molded can have surface imperfections or discontinuities at the point at which thermal plastic is injected into mold and where flow diverges to fill both sides of the ring. if the condition exists and the sleeve breaks away from the pin, the shoulder belt will not remain engaged to the seat belt buckle. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the shoulder belt is separated from the seat beltbuckle, the shoulder belt will not properly protect seat occupants in the eventof a suddent stop or accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace the shoulder belt pin connector plastic sleeve with neoprene retainers. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: interior; safety belts.vehicle description: passenger cars and light trucks. |