NHTSA Recall 80V121000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V121000; Date: Sep. 23, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Ford LTD; 1981 Lincoln Lincoln; 1981 Lincoln Mark Vi; 1981 Mercury Marquis
Component: Electrical System:ignition:switch
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 14,000
Recall Summary:
The involved vehicles may start in reverse gear. This does not comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking affect". Some of these vehicles may be equipped with a defective neutral start switch that occasionally permits engine starting with the transmission shift lever in the reverse ("r") position.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect the involved vehicles and, if necessary, replace the transmission neutral start switch at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. System: electrical; gear shift. Consequences of defect: starting the engine with the shift selector in thereverse position can result in unexpected rearward motion of the vehicle whichcould cause injury to persons or damage to property behind the vehicle.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 6, 1980
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