1975 MERCURY MERCURY Recalls (2)

Campaign:

74V135000 on 10/11/1979

Component:

Seat belts:rear

Affected:

762

Notes:

Mercury campaign no 130.equipped with deluxe seat belts.possibility that1974 model rear seat belts assemblies were inadvertently installed in 1975model vehicles.also possibility exists that a mix of 1974 and 1975 modelcenter and outboard rear seat belts may have been installed in the samevehicle.if this condition exists the assemblies are not compatibile andoccupants would be unrestrained.

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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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