NHTSA Recall 79V269000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V269000; Date: Dec. 20, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1971 Mercury Capri; 1972 Mercury Capri; 1973 Mercury Capri; 1974 Mercury Capri; 1975 Mercury Capri; 1976 Mercury Capri; 1977 Mercury Capri
Component: Power Train:manual Transmission:floor Shift Assembly
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 273,000
Recall Summary:
The gear shift selector lever may break during shifting.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the gear shift levers on all affected vehicles without charge to owners.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. System: power train; manual gear shift lever. Consequences of defect: this condition could cause loss of vehicle control andan accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 2, 1980
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