Vehicle Recall Archive for 1981 MERCURY

Record ID	7396
Campaign Number	81V045000
Make of Vehicle	MERCURY
Model of Vehicle	LYNX
Year	1981
Make Campaign Number
Component Description	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description	FUEL MAY POSSIBLY TRAVEL THROUGH THE SPEED CONTROL VACUUM LINES AND INTO THE SPEED CONTROL ACTUATION DEVICE (SERV0). THE FUEL CAN DAMAGE SEALS IN THE ACTUATOR SERVO AND ALLOW VACUUM LEAKS. SUCH A LEAK COULD ACTIVATE THE SPEED CONTROL WITHOUT ANY ACTION ON THE PART OF THE DRIVER. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO GRADUALLY ACCELERATE.
Effect of Defect
Fix Defect	THE VACUUM CHECK VALVE AND HOSE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED AND THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO WILL BE REPLACED IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED.
Manufacturers	FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Start of Manufacture	19790801
End of Manufacture	19810201
Type of Recall	VEHICLE
Number Affected	21000
Date Owners Notified	19810513
Initiated By	MFR
Responsible Maufacturer
Date Report Received	19810406
Part Number
Federal MV Safety Standard

Whilst every effort is made to keep this list up to date and accurate in relation to all auto recall notices issued in the United States of America, you should consult the manufacturers if you are in any doubt. We are not responsible for any inaccuracies of the data throught this website.