NHTSA recall 82V100000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 82V100000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1982-10-13 |
| Owners notified | 1982-11-02 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Units potentially affected | 2089 |
What is wrong
THE PARK LEVER ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES CONTAINS A DEFECTIVE SPRING WHICH COULD PREVENT AUTOMATIC ENGAGEMENT OF THE PARKING GEAR.
The remedy
THE PARK ACTUATING LEVER ROD SPRING WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN UPGRADED SPRING WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH C-3 AUTOMATICTRANSMISSIONS.SYSTEM: POWER TRAIN; TRANSMISSION, PARKING GEAR ACTUATING LEVER ROD, SPRINGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE DRIVER LEAVES THE CAR UNATTENDED WITHOUTENGAGING THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL FREE AND CAUSE ACCIDENT,PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
| 1982 FORD FAIRMONT | Built 1982-03-01 to 1982-08-01. |
|---|---|
| 1983 FORD FAIRMONT | Built 1982-03-01 to 1982-08-01. |
| 1982 MERCURY ZEPHYR | Built 1982-03-01 to 1982-08-01. |
| 1983 MERCURY ZEPHYR | Built 1982-03-01 to 1982-08-01. |
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