'84 Mercury Topaz Recalls
| Recall Date: |
AUG 27, 2007 |
| Component: |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
| Model Affected: |
TOPAZ |
| Potential Units Affected: |
34000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
AUG 27, 2007
Model Affected:
1984 MERCURY TOPAZ
Summary:
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS SOLD UNDER THE BRAND NAMES OF CARTER, ACCUFLOW, NAPA, TRUFLOW, PARTS DEPO, AND PARTS MASTER, SHIPPED BETWEEN AUGUST 2006 AND JULY 2007 FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FUEL PUMP DIAPHRAGM IN CERTAIN PRODUCTION RUNS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR INADEQUATELY TESTED WHICH MAY CAUSE THE FUEL PUMP TO LEAK.
Consequence:
A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD.
Remedy:
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL PUMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 15, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 248-354-7700.
Potential Units Affected:
34000
Notes:
FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION
| Recall Date: |
JUL 03, 1985 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Model Affected: |
TOPAZ |
| Potential Units Affected: |
226729
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUL 03, 1985
Model Affected:
1984 MERCURY TOPAZ
Summary:
REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM-TO-SPINDLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO FRACTURE DURING USE OF CAR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF BOLTS FRACTURE, REAR SPINDLE COULD DISENGAGE FROM CONTROL ARM AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
Consequence:
Remedy:
REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS AS NECESSARY.
Potential Units Affected:
226729
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
JUN 24, 1986 |
| Component: |
SEATS |
| Model Affected: |
TOPAZ |
| Potential Units Affected: |
195732
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 24, 1986
Model Affected:
1984 MERCURY TOPAZ
Summary:
THE FORWARD BOLT THAT PROVIDES PART OF THE ATTACHMENT BETWEEN THE DRIVER'S SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY AND THE SEAT CUSHION FRAME MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE FRACTURE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THIS BOLT BREAKS, THE DRIVER AND SEAT BACK WILL FALL BACK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER LOSING CONTROL OF THE CAR AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
Consequence:
Remedy:
REPLACE SCREWS THAT ATTACH DRIVER'S SEAT BACK ASSEMBLY TO THE SEAT CUSHION FRAME.
Potential Units Affected:
195732
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
MAY 16, 1983 |
| Component: |
INTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Model Affected: |
TOPAZ |
| Potential Units Affected: |
626
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAY 16, 1983
Model Affected:
1984 MERCURY TOPAZ
Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, THE HEADLAMP AND INTERIOR ILLUMINATION CONTROL SWITCHES COULD OVERHEAT.
Consequence:
Remedy:
THE HEADLAMP SWITCH WILL BE REPLACED AND FUSE AND FUSE PANEL WILL BE INSPECTED FOR SAFE OPERATION.
Potential Units Affected:
626
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
DEC 20, 1983 |
| Component: |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Model Affected: |
TOPAZ |
| Potential Units Affected: |
530000
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
DEC 20, 1983
Model Affected:
1984 MERCURY TOPAZ
Summary:
THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE D-SHAPED RING FOR THE SHOULDER BELT ARE INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED BY THE MATERIAL IN WHICH THEY ARE MOUNTED. THE ATTACHMENT DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES".
Consequence:
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW ATTACHING HARDWARE TO IMPROVE THE STRENGTH OF THE MOUNTING.
Potential Units Affected:
530000
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
| Recall Date: |
NOV 05, 1985 |
| Component: |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Model Affected: |
TOPAZ |
| Potential Units Affected: |
227027
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
NOV 05, 1985
Model Affected:
1984 MERCURY TOPAZ
Summary:
REAR SUPENSION CONTROL ARM-TO-SPINDLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO FRACTURE CAUSING THE REAR SPINDLE TO SEPARATE DURING USE OF CAR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF BOLTS FRACTURE AND REAR SPINDLE DISENGAGES FROM CONTROL ARM, LOSS OF CONTROL WILL BE EXPERIENCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Consequence:
Remedy:
REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS AS NECESSARY.
Potential Units Affected:
227027
Notes:
FORD MOTOR COMPANY