Recalls for 1971 Mercury Mercury

DEFECT #1 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The shoulder belt pin connector plastic sleeves which were injection molded can have surface imperfections or discontinuities at the point at which thermal plastic is injected into mold and where flow diverges to fill both sides of the ring.  If the condition exists and the sleeve breaks away from the pin, the shoulder belt will not remain engaged to the seat belt buckle.

Consequence
If the shoulder belt is separated from the seat beltbuckle, the shoulder belt will not properly protect seat occupants in the eventof a suddent stop or accident.

Corrective Action
Replace the shoulder belt pin connector plastic sleeve with neoprene retainers.

Notes
System: interior; safety belts.vehicle description: passenger cars and light trucks.

DEFECT #2 - SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description


Consequence


Corrective Action


Notes
Ford campaign no h/c/27.police car equipped with shoulder se atbelt inertiareel restraint system.possibility that lockin g pawls in shoulderbelt-inertia reel-assemblies were not prop erly heat treated.if conditionexists, assemblies may fail t o meet load-bearing requirements.(correct byreplacing parts .)

DEFECT #3 - POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Posted on: 1981-02-12
Description
This is a manufacturers 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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
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.