1985 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
1985 MERCURY TOPAZ
1985 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
1985 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
1985 MERCURY TOPAZ
1985 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
1985 MERCURY TOPAZ Recall ID from NHTSA: 85V134000
| Auto Recall Date: |
OCT 22, 1985 |
| Vehicle Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE |
| Model Affected |
TOPAZ |
| Estimated Vehicles Affected: |
3988
Recall Details
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Auto Recall Date:
OCT 22, 1985
Vehicle Component:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
3988
Model Affected
1985 MERCURY TOPAZ
1985 Mercury Topaz Defect Summary:
THE UNEXPECTED OPEN THROTTLE CAUSES AN INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR AND A POTENTIAL CRASH. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL PROCESSOR MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT TIMING PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES IMPROPER EXECUTION ENGINE PERFORMANCE WHICH MAY MAINTAIN OR CAUSE A PARTIALLY OPEN THROTTLE.
Defect Consequence:
Remedy:
REPLACE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL PROCESSOR, IF NECESSARY.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
3988
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
1985 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
1985 MERCURY TOPAZ
1985 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