Make : MERCURY | Model : CAPRI | Year : 1973 |
Build Dates : - | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V176000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19781213 | Date Received by ODI: 19780815 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 187000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE WIPER ARMS COULD SEPARATE FROM THE PIVOT SHAFTS, RENDERING THE WIPERS INOPERATIVE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS, PIVOT ASSEMBLIES AND CERTAIN WIPER LINKAGE COMPONENTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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