| Recall Date |
JUN 15, 1984 |
| Part Affected |
SEATS |
| Model Affected |
LYNX |
| Units Affected |
261400
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Recall Date
JUN 15, 1984
Model Affected
1982 MERCURY LYNX
Recall Summary
SEAT FRAME STRUCTURE COULD SEVER FRONT SEAT BELTS IF VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, DEPENDING ON FORCE OF IMPACT.
Defect Consenquence
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL A MOLDED SPACER BETWEEN REINFORCEMENT PLATES AND LOWER DECORATIVE PLASTIC COVER.
Units Affected
261400
Notes
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date |
MAY 21, 1985 |
| Part Affected |
SEAT BELTS:REAR |
| Model Affected |
LYNX |
| Units Affected |
515000
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Recall Date
MAY 21, 1985
Model Affected
1982 MERCURY LYNX
Recall Summary
REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS MAY ALLOW TWISTED WEBBING TO ENTER THE RETRACTOR HOUSING AND JAM THE RETRACTOR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A JAMMED RETRACTOR WOULD INTERFERE WITH WEBBING RETRACTION AND WITHDRAWAL. THIS WILL DISCOURAGE SEAT BELT USAGE.
Defect Consenquence
Remedy
A CLIP WILL BE INSERTED INTO THE RETRACTOR HOUSING WEBBING TO PREVENT JAMMING.
Units Affected
515000
Notes
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date |
JUN 22, 1983 |
| Part Affected |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Model Affected |
LYNX |
| Units Affected |
610000
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Recall Date
JUN 22, 1983
Model Affected
1982 MERCURY LYNX
Recall Summary
DOOR LOCK PILLARS COULD DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS FROM NORMAL USAGE OF DOOR, AT THE POINT WHERE DOOR LATCH STRIKER REINFORCEMENTS ARE ATTACHED.
Defect Consenquence
Remedy
ANY DAMAGED LOCK PILLARS WILL BE REPAIRED AND REINFORCEMENTS WILL BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE DOOR LATCH STRIKER AND LOCK PILLARS.
Units Affected
610000
Notes
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date |
MAY 11, 1982 |
| Part Affected |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER |
| Model Affected |
LYNX |
| Units Affected |
113000
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Recall Date
MAY 11, 1982
Model Affected
1982 MERCURY LYNX
Recall Summary
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, A THERMAL LIMITER IN THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR CIRCUIT OF THE AIR CONDITIONER/HEATER ASSEMBLY MAY NOT FUNCTION AS INTENDED. IF THE BLOWER MOTOR BECOMES JAMMED WHEN THE SYSTEM IS OPERATING IN THE MEDIUM-LOW BLOWER SPEED, THE RESISTOR COILS CAN OVERHEAT CAUSING MELTING AND POSSIBLE IGNITION.
Defect Consenquence
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RESISTOR ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units Affected
113000
Notes
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date |
FEB 17, 1983 |
| Part Affected |
SEAT BELTS |
| Model Affected |
LYNX |
| Units Affected |
245000
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Recall Date
FEB 17, 1983
Model Affected
1982 MERCURY LYNX
Recall Summary
THE PORTION OF THE ROOF ABOVE FRAME (RAIL) TO WHICH THE SHOULDER BELT IS ANCHORED MAY HAVE A SLOT THAT CAN COMPROMISE THE STRENGTH OF THE SHOULDER BELT ANCHOR UNDER CERTAIN SEVERE LOADS. (THE SUSPECT AREA IS NOT VISIBLE.) CONSEQUENTLY, SOME VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL MAY NOT MEET THE 3000 POUND ANCHORAGE STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".
Defect Consenquence
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REINFORCE THE ROOF RAIL INNER PANEL SURROUNDING THE DRAINAGE HOLE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Units Affected
245000
Notes
FORD MOTOR COMPANY