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Safety recall · 76V097000

Equipment: air conditioner Mercury recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on July 2, 1976. It covers about 2,380 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
76V097000
Reported
Jul 2, 1976
Vehicles
2,380
Area
Equipment & accessories

Contacts

Ford campaign no 194. Possibility vehicles equipped with air conditioningunits obtained from ford parts division and installed by dealers in accordancewith the company's service bulletins issued before february 19, 1974, did notcomply with motor vehicle safety standard no. 215. (Correct by inspecting forproper fan spacer and radiator location). Passenger vehicle.

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 Mercury dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 76V097000.
  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
1974 Mercury Capri06D

Questions

Is the 76V097000 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 76V097000?

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 76V097000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on July 2, 1976. 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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