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 1978 Mercury Zephyr in Canada.
THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (CARBON CANISTER) FUEL VAPOUR PURGE VALVE MAY BE DISCONNECTED AND COULD ALLOW A SMALL QUANTITY OF FUEL VAPOUR TO BE RELEASED TO THE ATMOSPHERE.
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).
On certain vehicles, the pulse air reed valve (which permits flow of air from the air cleaner to the exhaust manifold) can fail in cold temperatures, resulting in a backflow of exhaust gas into the air cleaner and fuel induction system that causes a rich air/fuel mixture. This condition could ultimately result in spark plug misfire, or engine stalling.
A failure of this component (engine) 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 PRODUCED APRIL 26, 1978. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER DRIVE LINKAGE MAY FRACTURE DUE TO METAL FATIGUE. THIS DEFECT CAN OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING AND WOULD LEAVE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER SYSTEM INOPERATIVE.
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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND COLUMN SHIFT CONTROLS. SHIFT CONTROL ROD MOVEMENT WITHIN SHIFT LEVER GROMMET CAN RESULT IN GROMMET WEAR AND ALLOW STARTING IN GEAR OR INABILITY TO ENGAGE "PARK" 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).
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.3 LITRE ENGINE, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND COLUMN SHIFT CONTROL. SHIFT CONTROL CAN CONTACT THE INTERMEDIATE FULE HOSE AND MAY CAUSE FUEL LEAKAGE, CREATING A FIRE HAZARD.
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 VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE MAIN WIRING ASSEMBLY ROUTED AGAINST THE COLW-TO-=BRAKE PEDAL SUPPORT BRACE. THIS ROUTING MAY CAUSE THE WIRING ASSEMBLE TO CHAFE RESULTING IN ONE OR MORE OF ITS WIRES TO BECOME GROUNDED. THIS SITUATION COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER CAUSINT THE VEHICLE TO STALL.
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 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS AND STEERING COLUMN MOUNTED SHIFT CONTROLS. THE TRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL MAY NOT ENGAGE THE PARKING GEAR WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN THE PARK POSITION DUE TO EXCESSIVE FREE PLAY IN THE SHIFT LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREE IF IT IS PARKED WITHOUT THE PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED.
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).
SOME SEDAN TYPE AXLES WERE INSTALLED IN STATION WAGONS AND VICE VERSA. SEDANS MIGHT EXPERIENCE EARLY WHEEL LOCK-UP DURING BRAKING AND STATION WAGONS WOULD EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS. STATION WAGONS MIGHT ALSO FAIL TO MEET THE BRAKE FADE REQUIREMENTS OF C.M.V.S.S. 105 - HYDRAULIC BRAKES.
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 302 C.I.D. ENGINES AND MANUAL BRAKES. SOME ZEPHYR VEHICLES WITH 302 C.I.D. ENGINES WERE EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL BRAKES INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED POWER BRAKES AND MAY FAIL TO MEET THE BRAKE FADE REQUIREMENTS OF C.M.V.S.S. 105 - HYDRAULIC BRAKES.
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 FRONT DISC BRAKES. SOME FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS MAY CONTAIN CRACKS AND COULD FRACTURE DURING VEHICLE BRAKING RESULTING IN BRAKE PULL AND AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL. AT THE DATE OF THE RECALL NONE OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN SOLD.
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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