1979 MERCURY MONARCH Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 79V117000 on 10/11/1979
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
- Manufactured:
- 01/31/1979 - 02/28/1979
- Affected:
- 82,000
- Defect:
- The involved vehicles were produced with brake push-rod to brake pedal retaining pins which were not heat-treated as specified. this could allow the brake pedal to become disengaged from the push-rod.
- Correction:
- Dealer will replace the suspect brake retaining pin.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: service brakes; hydraulic linkage, pedal.consequences of defect: disengagement of the brake pedal would result in totalloss of service brakes, which could lead to loss of vehicle control and anaccident.note: the parking brake will remain operational even if service brakes arelost.
- Campaign:
- 79V272000 on 01/13/1980
- Component:
- Visibility:windshield
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1979 - 04/30/1979
- Affected:
- 56
- Defect:
- Windshields may have been installed on these vehicles without the application of a butyl primer on the mounting surface of the glazing. the primer is required to ensure adequate retention of the windshield to its opening flange. this constitutes a non-compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 212, "windshield mounting".
- Correction:
- Dealer will reinstall the windshield correctly without charge to owner.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: visual; windshield retention.consequences of defect: in the event of an accident, the windshield may becomedisplaced and the chances of passenger injury would be increased.
- Campaign:
- 84V078000 on 07/09/1984
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
- Affected:
- 810,000
- Defect:
- Blades may crack and may, over a period of time, loosen from fan assembly.
- Correction:
- Fan assembly will be replaced without charge.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 250, 302, 351 or 400 cidengines and air conditioning.system: engine and engine cooling; fans.consequences of defect: blade pieces may damage components under the hood. ifhood is opened while engine is operating, persons standing nearby may beinjured if the fan breaks.note: impending blade failure may be evidenced by rattling or vibration.
- Campaign:
- 08E019000 on 03/05/2008
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Affected:
- 1,937
- Defect:
- Intercontinental auto parts is recalling 1,937 fuel filters, p/nos alg 44/1 and purolator f10024, shipped between january 14 and february 13, 2008, sold for use on the vehicles listed above. the filter's outlet cap may not be securely crimped to the housing. this could result in a separation of filter's outlet cap from the housing.
- Consequence:
- If this condition occurs while attempting to start the vehicle, a no start condition may result and fuel may be pumped onto the ground. if this occurs while the vehicle is in motion, the engine may stop due to inadequate fuel supply. if an ignition source were present, fuel leakage may result in a fire.
- Correction:
- Intercontinental will replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began during march 2008. owners may contact intercontinental at 800-451-2593.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to intercontinental aftermarket fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by the ford motor company.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
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