Recalls for 1969 Mercury Cougar

DEFECT #1 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The seat back pivot pin bracket on the involved vehicles may fail.  Consequently, the seat back will rotate rearward.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will replace the drivers seat pivot pin bracket on all affected vehicles, free of charge.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with front bucket seats.system: interior; seat back.consequences of defect: should the pin break during vehicle operation, loss ofvehicle control and an accident could result.

DEFECT #2 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description


Consequence


Corrective Action


Notes
Possibility that hood latch mech- anism has insufficient clearance betweenparts.this could cause primary hood latch to bind, thus interfering with hoodclosure and preventing secondary latch from engaging, in which case hood couldopen while car is in motion.(correct by inspecting and replac- ing latch whennecessary.)

DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description


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Corrective Action


Notes
Possibility that front brake rotor assembly, designed for use in boss 302mustang, has been assembled incorporating a larger diameter wheel bearingwhich, if combined with a smaller diameter spindle, will allow relativemovement and eventual failure of bearing and/or spindle.(correct byinspecting and replacing parts when neces- sary.)

DEFECT #4 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description


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Corrective Action


Notes
Possibility heater inlet hose misrouted so that hose is wedged between carburetor fast idle lever and intake manifold.if condition exists vehicle could become difficult to control.(correct by routing heater hose properly.)