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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