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1984 Mercury Capri Recalls

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1984 Mercury Capri Recalls

Auto Recall Date:
AUG 27, 2007

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 34000
Model Affected
1984 MERCURY CAPRI

1984 Mercury Capri Defect Summary:
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.

Defect Consequence:
A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.

Remedy:
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
34000

Notes:
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
Auto Recall Date:
APR 29, 1992

Vehicle Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 306000
Model Affected
1984 MERCURY CAPRI

1984 Mercury Capri Defect Summary:
THE PLASTIC SLEEVE IN THE FRONT SAFETY BELT TONGUE ASSEMBLY WHICH RETAINS THE LOCK BAR CAN DETERIORATE FROM PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO SUNLIGHT AND BECOME DISPLACED, CAUSING THE TONGUE TO DETACH FROM THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING.

Defect Consequence:
IF THE TONGUE DETACHES FROM THE SAFETY BELT WEBBING, THESAFETY BELT WOULD NOT ATTACH TO ITSELF, RESULTING IN INCREASED RISK OF INJURYTO THE SEAT OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP OR VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy:
FORD WILL REPAIR THE SAFETY BELTS EXPERIENCING THIS CONDITION REGARDLESS OF VEHICLE AGE OR CONDITION.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
306000

Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Auto Recall Date:
OCT 02, 1984

Vehicle Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 85000
Model Affected
1984 MERCURY CAPRI

1984 Mercury Capri Defect Summary:
THE SECONDARY THROTTLE SHAFT MAY, WITH ACCUMULATED MILEAGE, BECOME CONTAMINATED AND MAY STICK IN A PARTIALLY OPEN POSITION WHILE DRIVING.

Defect Consequence:
CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS STICKING COULD RESULT IN A FASTER SPEED THAN INTENDED, POSSIBLY RESUTLING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy:
THE PRIMARY TO SECONDARY THROTTLE CLOSURE LINK ON THE CARBURETOR WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
85000

Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Auto Recall Date:
DEC 20, 1983

Vehicle Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Estimated Vehicles Affected: 530000
Model Affected
1984 MERCURY CAPRI

1984 Mercury Capri Defect Summary:
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".

Defect Consequence:


Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.

Estimated Vehicles Affected:
530000

Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY