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1979 Mercury Zephyr Recall

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Active Safety 1979 Mercury Zephyr Recalls (3)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1979 Mercury Zephyr in Canada.

Ref #1980-022 Campaign : 378
1980-02-20 17 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

THE WINDSHILEDS IN THESE VEHICLES WERE INSTALLED WITHOUT APPLICATION OF BUTYL PRIMER ON THE MOUNTING SURFACE OF THE GLAZING. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF CANADA MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 212 - WINDSHIELD MOUNTING.

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).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1979-085 Campaign : 351
1979-05-11 8 258 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

SOME BRAKE PUSHROD TO BRAKE PEDAL RETAINING PINS WERE INCORRECTLY HEAT TREATED AND MAY NOT MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED SET WHEN INSTALLED. THE RETAINING PIN MAY FALL OUT ALLOWING A POSSIBLE DISENGAGEMENT OF THE PUSHROD FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL RESULTING IN A LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES.

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).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1979-024 Campaign : 332
1979-02-05 821 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. VEHICLES CONTAIN SAFETY COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATION LABELS SHOWING INCORRECT GROSS VEHICLE WRIGHT RATING (G.V.W.R.) AND GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (G.A.W.R.) INFORMATION. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH SECTION 6 OF THE CANADA MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY REGULATIONS.

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).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
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