1984 LINCOLN MARK VII Recalls (3)

Campaign:
83V134000 on 01/10/1984
Component:
Seat belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured:
07/31/1983 - 11/30/1983
Affected:
530,000
Defect:
The bolts that attach the d-shaped ring for the shoulder belt are inadequately supported by the material in which they are mounted. the attachment does not comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages".
Correction:
Dealers will install new attaching hardware to improve the strength of the mounting.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks.system: interior systems; seat belts and upper torso restraint attachments.consequences of defect: in severe collisions, the shoulder belt attachmentcould separate, increasing the possibility of occupant injury.note: manufacturer advises that seat belts should continue to be used at alltimes, as substantial benefits may still be obtained.

Campaign:
84V003000 on 02/12/1984
Component:
Steering:column locking:anti-theft device
Manufactured:
07/31/1983 - 11/30/1983
Affected:
11,800
Defect:
The steering wheel may be locked when the ignition key is in the off position and the gear shift lever is not in park. this condition constitutes a non compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 114, theft protection.
Correction:
Key release control cable will be inspected and modified if necessary.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: steering; ignition lock.consequences of defect: the design is intended to prevent the key from beingremoved when it is in any position except lock. the defect may cause thesteering wheel to lock while the vehicle is still in motion, possibly resultingin loss of control and an accident.

Campaign:
84V004000 on 02/14/1984
Component:
Unknown or other
Manufactured:
07/31/1983 - 11/30/1983
Affected:
11,800
Defect:
Labels specifying vehicle capacity weight and designated seating capacity overstate the maximum load permissible for both occupants and luggage. the label is in non compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, tire selection and rims.
Correction:
The incorrect label will be replaced.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: labels, information and certification.consequences of defect: the incorrect information could mislead the consumerand result in an overloaded vehicle. premature tire failure, or handlingproblems could result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.

1984 LINCOLN MARK VII TSBs (5)

Bulletin:
96249
Component:
103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
Summary:
Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw
Bulletin:
97511
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd
Bulletin:
9888
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
Information on a new transmission fluid usage chart. *yc
Bulletin:
9852
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc
Bulletin:
01157
Component:
980000 unknown or other
Summary:
Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc

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