Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1972 Mercury Capri in Canada.
THE HOUSING OF THE THREE POSITION HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY BREAK RESULTING IN AN OPEN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT WOULD CAUSE THE HEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHTS TO EITHER GO OFF OR PREVENT THEM FROM BEING TURNED ON.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL DECOR GROUP RECLINING DRIVERS SEAT ASSEMBLIES MAY NAVE A POOR QUALITY OR MISSING WELD IN THE SEAT BACK FRAME ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE RECLINING SEAT BACK MECHANISM TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE SEAT BACK FRAME TO LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR LEVER MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO BREAKAGE DURING SHIFTING.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT ASSEMBLY SPLINES MAY LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE TO BE THROWN FREE OF THE PIVOT ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION CAN IMPAIR DRIVER VISION IN ADVERSE WEATHER.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
CERTAIN OF THE AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLIES THAT LACK ADEQUATE STRANGTH IN THE ATTACHMENT OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE COLLAPSIBLE CAN THAT PROVIDES ENERGY ABSORPTION AND COUPLES THE WHEEL TO THE STEERING COLUMN. VEHICLES WERE BUILT BETWEEN AUGUST 1, 1970 AND OCTOBER 31, 1971.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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