| 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
1983 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
1983 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
1983 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 |
SEP 16, 1982 |
| Part Affected |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP |
| Model Affected |
LYNX |
| Units Affected |
2800
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Recall Date
SEP 16, 1982
Model Affected
1983 MERCURY LYNX
Recall Summary
DURING A CRASH BARRIER TEST, THE RUBBER HOSE CONNECTING THE FUEL TANK AND THE METAL FILLER PIPE VENT TUBE WAS CUT, RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".
Defect Consenquence
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL A BRACE BETWEEN THE RIGHT SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL AND THE BODY SIDE RAIL TO IMPROVE FUEL TANK IMPACT RESISTANCE.
Units Affected
2800
Notes
FORD MOTOR COMPANY