NHTSA Recall 81V008000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V008000; Date: Jan. 12, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1970 Ford Ford; 1971 Ford Ford; 1972 Ford Ford; 1973 Ford Ford; 1974 Ford Ford; 1975 Ford Ford; 1976 Ford Ford; 1977 Ford Ford; 1978 Ford Ford; 1979 Ford Ford; 1980 Ford Ford; 1970 Ford Ford Truck; 1971 Ford Ford Truck; 1972 Ford Ford Truck; 1973 Ford Ford Truck; 1974 Ford Ford Truck; 1975 Ford Ford Truck; 1976 Ford Ford Truck; 1977 Ford Ford Truck; 1978 Ford Ford Truck; 1979 Ford Ford Truck; 1980 Ford Ford Truck; 1970 Lincoln Lincoln; 1971 Lincoln Lincoln; 1972 Lincoln Lincoln; 1973 Lincoln Lincoln; 1974 Lincoln Lincoln; 1975 Lincoln Lincoln; 1976 Lincoln Lincoln; 1977 Lincoln Lincoln; 1978 Lincoln Lincoln; 1979 Lincoln Lincoln; 1980 Lincoln Lincoln; 1970 Mercury Mercury; 1971 Mercury Mercury; 1972 Mercury Mercury; 1973 Mercury Mercury; 1974 Mercury Mercury; 1975 Mercury Mercury; 1976 Mercury Mercury; 1977 Mercury Mercury; 1978 Mercury Mercury; 1979 Mercury Mercury; 1980 Mercury Mercury
Component: Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl)
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 21,000,000
Recall Summary:
This is a manufacturer"s notice to advise owners of proper vehicle operation. The parking gear may not be securely engaged after the operator has attempted to shift to park. The vehicle may appear to be in park though actually in reverse. This could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
How to Fix:
Owners will be provided with a self-sticking label containing important safety precautions as a daily reminder of the serious hazards of unexpected vehicle motion. It should be placed inside the vehicle in an easily seen location.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with fmx,c-3, c-4, c-6, or jatco automatic transmissions. System: power train; automatic transmission. Consequences of defect: unexpected vehicle movement may result in accident,injury or death, especially to persons in the path of the vehicle. Note: drivers should observe these steps: 1) make certain gear lever is engagedin park, 2) set parking brake fully, and 3) shut off ignition.
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