MERCURY CAPRI 1973: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V269000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCURY | CAPRI | 1973 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1980-06-02 | 1979-12-20 | 1980-01-14 |
Production Dates: 1970-08-01 - 1977-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 273000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Summary
THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR LEVER MAY BREAK DURING SHIFTING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEAR SHIFT LEVERS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; MANUAL GEAR SHIFT LEVER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL ANDAN ACCIDENT.
