1984 MERCURY LYNX 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:
84V123000 on 11/06/1984
Component:
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufactured:
09/30/1983 - 05/31/1984
Affected:
14,998
Defect:
The brake line may be positioned too close to an engine bracket. normal engine movements may cause the bracket to rub against the brake line.
Correction:
The brake line will be inspected and rerouted if necessary.
Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with electronic fuel injectionand turbo 1.6 liter engines.system: service brakes; brake line.consequences of defect: if the brake line wears enough that brake fluid leaksfrom the line, the vehicle stopping distance may increase. the deterioration inbraking performance from a fluid leak could result in an accident.note: the brake warning light should alert driver to fluid loss. increasedbrake pedal travel or spongy brake pedal action may also occur.

Campaign:
89V095000 on 08/02/1989
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Manufactured:
07/31/1983 - 07/31/1985
Affected:
481,049
Defect:
External cracks above the number 3 cylinder (1984 models) or rocker arm cover gaskets splitting (1985 models) could allow oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold.
Consequence:
Engine oil leaking onto a hot exhaust manifold couldresult in an engine compartment fire.
Correction:
Replace cracked cylinder heads (1984 models); replace rocker arm cover gaskets (1985 models).
Notes:
System:engine/cylinder heads, rocker arm cover gaskets.vehicle description:passenger cars with 1.6l and 1.9l engines.

1984 MERCURY LYNX TSBs (5)

Bulletin:
9562
Component:
034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Summary:
roughness concern during brake application. *tw
Bulletin:
9503011
Component:
034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
Summary:
Unknown
Bulletin:
96246
Component:
114000 electrical system:wiring
Summary:
Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw
Bulletin:
96221
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw
Bulletin:
9852
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc

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