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Safety recall · 79V269000

Power train: floor shift assembly Mercury recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on December 20, 1979. It covers about 273,000 vehicles across 7 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
79V269000
Reported
Dec 20, 1979
Vehicles
273,000
Area
Transmission & drivetrain

The problem

The gear shift selector lever may break during shifting.

The fix

Dealers will replace the gear shift levers on all affected vehicles without charge to owners.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions.System: power train; manual gear shift lever.Consequences of defect: this condition could cause loss of vehicle control andan accident.

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 79V269000.
  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
1971 Mercury Capri06D
1972 Mercury Capri05D
1973 Mercury Capri03C
1974 Mercury Capri06D
1975 Mercury Capri02B
1976 Mercury Capri03C
1977 Mercury Capri03C

Questions

Is the 79V269000 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 79V269000?

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 79V269000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on December 20, 1979. 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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