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 1983 Mercury Capri in Canada.
THE FORWARD SCREW WHICH PROVIDES PART OF THE ATTACHMENT BETWEEN THE DRIVER`S SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY AND THE SEAT CUSHION FRAME COULD FRACTURE AND PERMIT THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK TO PIVOT REARWARD. SUCH A CONDITION COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: NEW DRIVER'S SEAT CUSHION ATTACHMENT SCREWS WILL BE INSTALLED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
A failure of this component (seats and restraints) 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).
SOME OF THE VEHCILES AFFECTED BY THE RECALL MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH INCORRECT HOODS - THE INCORRECT HOODS WERE INTENDED FOR USE WITH CONVENTIONAL (NON-TURBO) ENGINES AND MAYNOT PROVIDE A SUFFICIENT CLEARNACE BETWEEN THE THROTTLE LINKAGE AND THE HOOD UNDERSIDES. AS A RESULT, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE THROTTLE LINKAGE MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH THE HOOD POTENTIALLY CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE LINKAGE AND PREVENTING THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO ITS IDLE POSITION.
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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