1972 MERCURY MERCURY Recalls (2)

Campaign:

72V168000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery

Affected:

3,025

Notes:

Campaign no h-3b.police interceptor w/429 cid engine.possibility that rearfuel hose leading from electric fuel pump metal tube may have been damagedduring installation of fuel tank.this could result in fuel being pumped outunder pressure.(correct by inspecting and replacing fuel tube and hose withshort tube and longer hose.)

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Campaign:

81V008000 on 02/11/1981

Component:

Power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl)

Manufactured:

08/31/1969 - 07/31/1980

Affected:

21,000,000

Defect:

This is a manufacturer"s notice to advise owners of proper vehicle operation. the parking gear may not be securely engaged after the operator has attempted to shift to park. the vehicle may appear to be in park though actually in reverse. this could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly.

Correction:

Owners will be provided with a self-sticking label containing important safety precautions as a daily reminder of the serious hazards of unexpected vehicle motion. it should be placed inside the vehicle in an easily seen location.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with fmx,c-3, c-4, c-6, or jatco automatic transmissions.system: power train; automatic transmission.consequences of defect: unexpected vehicle movement may result in accident,injury or death, especially to persons in the path of the vehicle.note: drivers should observe these steps: 1) make certain gear lever is engagedin park, 2) set parking brake fully, and 3) shut off ignition.

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