1984 MERCURY TOPAZ Recall ID from NHTSA: 07E064000
| Auto Recall Date: |
AUG 27, 2007 |
| Vehicle Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Model Affected |
TOPAZ |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
34000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
AUG 27, 2007
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
34000
Model Affected
1984 MERCURY TOPAZ
1984 Mercury Topaz 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
1984 MERCURY TOPAZ Recall ID from NHTSA: 83V055000
| Auto Recall Date: |
MAY 16, 1983 |
| Vehicle Component: |
INTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Model Affected |
TOPAZ |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
626
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
MAY 16, 1983
Vehicle Component:
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
626
Model Affected
1984 MERCURY TOPAZ
1984 Mercury Topaz Defect Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, THE HEADLAMP AND INTERIOR ILLUMINATION CONTROL SWITCHES COULD OVERHEAT.
Defect Consequence:
Remedy:
THE HEADLAMP SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED AND FUSE AND FUSE PANEL WILL BE INSPECTED FOR SAFE OPERATION.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
626
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
1984 MERCURY TOPAZ Recall ID from NHTSA: 83V134000
| Auto Recall Date: |
DEC 20, 1983 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Model Affected |
TOPAZ |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
530000
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
DEC 20, 1983
Vehicle Component:
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
530000
Model Affected
1984 MERCURY TOPAZ
1984 Mercury Topaz 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
1984 MERCURY TOPAZ Recall ID from NHTSA: 85V145000
| Auto Recall Date: |
NOV 05, 1985 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Model Affected |
TOPAZ |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
227027
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
NOV 05, 1985
Vehicle Component:
SUSPENSION:REAR
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
227027
Model Affected
1984 MERCURY TOPAZ
1984 Mercury Topaz Defect Summary:
REAR SUPENSION CONTROL ARM-TO-SPINDLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO FRACTURE CAUSING THE REAR SPINDLE TO SEPARATE DURING USE OF CAR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF BOLTS FRACTURE AND REAR SPINDLE DISENGAGES FROM CONTROL ARM, LOSS OF CONTROL WILL BE EXPERIENCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Defect Consequence:
Remedy:
REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS AS NECESSARY.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
227027
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
1984 MERCURY TOPAZ Recall ID from NHTSA: 86V082000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUN 24, 1986 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SEATS |
| Model Affected |
TOPAZ |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
195732
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUN 24, 1986
Vehicle Component:
SEATS
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
195732
Model Affected
1984 MERCURY TOPAZ
1984 Mercury Topaz Defect Summary:
THE FORWARD BOLT THAT PROVIDES PART OF THE ATTACHMENT BETWEEN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY AND THE SEAT CUSHION FRAME MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE FRACTURE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS BOLT BREAKS, THE DRIVER AND SEAT BACK WILL FALL BACK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER LOSING CONTROL OF THE CAR AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
Defect Consequence:
Remedy:
REPLACE SCREWS THAT ATTACH DRIVER'S SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY TO THE SEAT CUSHION FRAME.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
195732
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
1984 MERCURY TOPAZ Recall ID from NHTSA: 85V086000
| Auto Recall Date: |
JUL 03, 1985 |
| Vehicle Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Model Affected |
TOPAZ |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
226729
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
JUL 03, 1985
Vehicle Component:
SUSPENSION:REAR
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
226729
Model Affected
1984 MERCURY TOPAZ
1984 Mercury Topaz Defect Summary:
REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM-TO-SPINDLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO FRACTURE DURING USE OF CAR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF BOLTS FRACTURE, REAR SPINDLE COULD DISENGAGE FROM CONTROL ARM AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
Defect Consequence:
Remedy:
REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS AS NECESSARY.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
226729
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY