Recalls for your 1978 Mercury Mercury

Recalls for 1978 Mercury Mercury

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DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Some of the involved vehicles may have defective carburetors in which, under certain circumstances, the secondary throttle plates may stick open.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the carburetor at no charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped with 460 cidengines.system: throttle linkages; throttle lever.consequences of defect: in the event of throttle sticking, the vehicle maycontinue to accelerate after the accelerator pedal is released.  Continuousacceleration could occur without warning and lead to a loss of vehicle controland an accident.note: the likelihood of the condition occurring can be reduced by avoiding fullor nearly full depressions of the accelerator pedal as during high accelerationor full power operations.

DEFECT #2 - 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.