MERCURY CAPRI 1983: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83V110000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCURY | CAPRI | 1983 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1983-11-28 | 1983-10-21 | 1983-11-21 |
Production Dates: 1983-06-01 - 1983-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 185
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE UNDERSIDE OF THE HOOD AND THE THROTTLE LINKAGE COULD DAMAGE THE LINKAGE AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE POSITION. THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO INSTALLATION OF THE INCORRECT HOOD STYLE DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.
FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE FOUND TO HAVE THE INCORRECT HOOD, THE CUT OUT AREA BENEATH THE TURBO SCOOP WILL BE ENLARGED. NEWLY EXPOSED METAL WILL BE PAINTED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.3 LITER TURBOCHARGEDENGINES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; HOOD ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A STICKING THROTTLE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL WITHOUT WARNING, AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
