'82 Mercury Lynx Recalls
| Recall Date: |
MAY 21, 1985 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:REAR |
| Model Affected: |
LYNX |
| Potential Units Affected: |
515000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 21, 1985
Model Affected:
1982 MERCURY LYNX
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.
Consequence:
Remedy:
A CLIP WILL BE INSERTED INTO THE RETRACTOR HOUSING WEBBING TO PREVENT JAMMING.
Potential Units Affected:
515000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
JUN 15, 1984 |
| Component: |
SEATS |
| Model Affected: |
LYNX |
| Potential Units Affected: |
261400
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 15, 1984
Model Affected:
1982 MERCURY LYNX
Summary:
SEAT FRAME STRUCTURE COULD SEVER FRONT SEAT BELTS IF VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, DEPENDING ON FORCE OF IMPACT.
Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL A MOLDED SPACER BETWEEN REINFORCEMENT PLATES AND LOWER DECORATIVE PLASTIC COVER.
Potential Units Affected:
261400
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
JUN 22, 1983 |
| Component: |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH |
| Model Affected: |
LYNX |
| Potential Units Affected: |
610000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 22, 1983
Model Affected:
1982 MERCURY LYNX
Summary:
DOOR LOCK PILLARS COULD DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS FROM NORMAL USAGE OF DOOR, AT THE POINT WHERE DOOR LATCH STRIKER REINFORCEMENTS ARE ATTACHED.
Consequence:
Remedy:
ANY DAMAGED LOCK PILLARS WILL BE REPAIRED AND REINFORCEMENTS WILL BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE DOOR LATCH STRIKER AND LOCK PILLARS.
Potential Units Affected:
610000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
MAY 11, 1982 |
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER |
| Model Affected: |
LYNX |
| Potential Units Affected: |
113000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 11, 1982
Model Affected:
1982 MERCURY LYNX
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.
Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RESISTOR ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Potential Units Affected:
113000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
FEB 17, 1983 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS |
| Model Affected: |
LYNX |
| Potential Units Affected: |
245000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
FEB 17, 1983
Model Affected:
1982 MERCURY LYNX
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".
Consequence:
Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REINFORCE THE ROOF RAIL INNER PANEL SURROUNDING THE DRAINAGE HOLE AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Potential Units Affected:
245000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY