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5 Active Safety Recalls

1972 Mercury Capri Recall

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Active Safety Recalls (5)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1972 Mercury Capri in Canada.

Ref #1980-023 Campaign : 364
1980-02-20 10 501 units

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Issue Description

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.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

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Ref #1980-024 Campaign : 368
1980-02-20 14 917 units

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Issue Description

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.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

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Ref #1980-025 Campaign : 369
1980-02-20 27 287 units

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Issue Description

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR LEVER MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO BREAKAGE DURING SHIFTING.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

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Ref #1978-087 Campaign : 299
1978-09-06 14 859 units

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Issue Description

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.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

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Ref #1976-013 Campaign : N/D
1976-01-26 6 198 units

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Issue Description

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.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
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