Mercury 1971–1977 Power Train recall
Recalled December 20, 1979 · NHTSA recall 79V269000 · Mercury
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEAR SHIFT LEVERS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
Units
273,000 units
Description
THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR LEVER MAY BREAK DURING SHIFTING.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEAR SHIFT LEVERS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
Product
Mercury CAPRI
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →