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Recalls for
1985 Mercury Lynx
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3 recalls found.
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DEFECT #1 - SEATS
Posted on: 1989-10-25
Description
The forward outboard pedestal of the seat track of driver's seat may be susceptible to fatigue fracture.
Consequence
This could result in a limited degree of rocking motionof the drivers seat assembly upon acceleration or deceleration, which couldcause an accident.
Corrective Action
Install a reinforcement on all models and a new seat track as necessary
Notes
System: seat track pedestal.vehicle description: passenger cars. DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Posted on: 1989-08-03
Description
External cracks above the number 3 cylinder (1984 models) or rocker arm cover gaskets splitting (1985 models) could allow oil to leak onto the exhaust manifold.
Consequence
Engine oil leaking onto a hot exhaust manifold couldresult in an engine compartment fire.
Corrective Action
Replace cracked cylinder heads (1984 models); replace rocker arm cover gaskets (1985 models).
Notes
System:engine/cylinder heads, rocker arm cover gaskets.vehicle description:passenger cars with 1.6l and 1.9l engines. DEFECT #3 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Posted on: 1985-05-13
Description
The throttle lever may not return to idle position due to misalignment of the air conditioner shut off switch to the throttle lever pin. Consequence of defect: a jammed throttle could result in a loss of accelerator control, without prior warning, and an accident.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Adjust shutoff switch and assure proper alignment to throttle lever pin.
Notes
Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 1.9 2v liter engines and airconditioning.system: throttle lever.