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Safety recall · 71V187000

Steering wheel / handle bar Ford, Mercury recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on October 20, 1971. It covers about 15,607 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
71V187000
Reported
Oct 20, 1971
Vehicles
15,607
Area
Steering

Contacts

Campaign no h1a. Possibility that steering wheel assembly may lack adequatestrength at point of attachment of steering whe el to energy absorbing cylinderthat underlies it. If conditi ion exists could result in progressive cracking.If not corre cted, could lead to complete separation of steering wheel fromcolumn assembly. (Correct by steering wheel assembly where n ecessary).Necessary. $ By

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford, Mercury dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 71V187000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1970 Ford Cortina01-
1971 Mercury Capri06D

Questions

Is the 71V187000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 71V187000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 71V187000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on October 20, 1971. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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