1984 MERCURY TOPAZ Recalls (6)
- Campaign:
- 83V055000 on 05/30/1983
- Component:
- Interior lighting
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1983 - 03/31/1983
- Affected:
- 626
- Defect:
- In the event of a short circuit in the instrument panel, the headlamp and interior illumination control switches could overheat.
- Correction:
- The headlamp switch will be replaced and fuse and fuse panel will be inspected for safe operation.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lights; headlamps and instrument panel interior control switches.consequences of defect: overheating could cause melting of the switch, possiblyleading to a fire and personal injury to vehicle occupants.
- 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:
- 85V086000 on 07/08/1985
- Component:
- Suspension:rear
- Manufactured:
- 05/31/1983 - 09/30/1984
- Affected:
- 226,729
- Defect:
- Rear suspension control arm-to-spindle attachment bolts may be subject to fracture during use of car. consequence of defect: if bolts fracture, rear spindle could disengage from control arm and possibly result in loss of control.
- Correction:
- Replace rear suspension bolts as necessary.
- Notes:
- Vehicle description: passenger cars. system: rear suspension bolts.
- Campaign:
- 85V145000 on 11/12/1985
- Component:
- Suspension:rear
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1983 - 07/31/1984
- Affected:
- 227,027
- Defect:
- Rear supension control arm-to-spindle attachment bolts may be subject to fracture causing the rear spindle to separate during use of car. consequence of defect: if bolts fracture and rear spindle disengages from control arm, loss of control will be experience which may result in an accident.
- Correction:
- Replace rear suspension bolts as necessary.
- Notes:
- System: rear suspension bolts. vehicle description: passenger cars. this is an addendum the nhtsa recall number 85v086000.
- Campaign:
- 86V082000 on 06/30/1986
- Component:
- Seats
- Manufactured:
- 03/31/1983 - 07/31/1984
- Affected:
- 195,732
- Defect:
- The forward bolt that provides part of the attachment between the driver's seat back assembly and the seat cushion frame may be subject to fatigue fracture. consequence of defect: if this bolt breaks, the driver and seat back will fall back, which could result in the driver losing control of the car and possibly lead to an accident.
- Correction:
- Replace screws that attach driver's seat back assembly to the seat cushion frame.
- Notes:
- System: driver's seat back. vehicle description: passenger cars.
- Campaign:
- 07E064000 on 08/23/2007
- Component:
- Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
- Affected:
- 34,000
- Defect:
- Certain federal-mogul aftermarket fuel pumps sold under the brand names of carter, accuflow, napa, truflow, parts depo, and parts master, shipped between august 2006 and july 2007 for use on the vehicles listed above. the fuel pump diaphragm in certain production runs may have been improperly installed or inadequately tested which may cause the fuel pump to leak.
- Consequence:
- A leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.
- Correction:
- Federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall began on october 15, 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.
- Notes:
- This recall only pertains to aftermarket carter, napa, accuflow, tru flow, parts master, and parts depot brand fuel pumps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed motor vehicles.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.
1984 MERCURY TOPAZ TSBs (14)
- Bulletin:
- 9562
- Component:
- 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
- Summary:
- roughness concern during brake application. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 9562
- Component:
- 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
- Summary:
- Unknown
- Bulletin:
- 95212
- Component:
- 036000 service brakes, hydraulic:antilock
- Summary:
- the use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par
- Bulletin:
- 96246
- Component:
- 114000 electrical system:wiring
- Summary:
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 96249
- Component:
- 103700 power train:automatic transmission:torque converter
- Summary:
- Torque converter - leak test procedure - service tip. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 96221
- Component:
- 131000 visibility:windshield
- Summary:
- Windshield and interior glass - fog/film. *tw
- Bulletin:
- 97511
- Component:
- 103000 power train:automatic transmission
- Summary:
- Fluid- transmission fluid usage charts. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 97610
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- Blower motor- "chirping" or "squeaking" from blower motor at low speeds. *jd
- Bulletin:
- 97111097234
- Component:
- 113000 electrical system:starter assembly
- Summary:
- Vehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 985A13
- Component:
- 034500 service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc
- Summary:
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9852
- Component:
- 190000 tires
- Summary:
- Information on tire company telephone numbers for customer assistance. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 9874
- Component:
- 061000 engine and engine cooling:engine
- Summary:
- A new silicone gasket and sealant. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 98246
- Component:
- 110000 electrical system
- Summary:
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( f8az - 19g208-aa ) to reduce the possibility of moisture corrosion at the terminals. *yc
- Bulletin:
- 01157
- Component:
- 980000 unknown or other
- Summary:
- Information regarding transmission fluid usage charts. *slc
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