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1980 Mercury Bobcat

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

1979 Mercury Bobcat

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

the flexible blade engine cooling fan blades may crack and break off. this may be caused by high blade stresses that can result from vibration during vehicle operation.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the defective engine cooling fan at no cost to owner.

1979 Mercury Bobcat

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

1979 Mercury Bobcat

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

Consequence of Defect

some of the involved vehicles do not have the hair pin clip used to retain the pushrod to the brake pedal pushrod pin installed. if this clip is missing, the pushrod may become disengaged from the brake pedal pushrod pin.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect vehicles for the presence of this hair pin clip and, if necessary, any missing parts will be installed at no cost to owner.

1978 Mercury Bobcat

Component

Seat Belts:Front:Retractor

Consequence of Defect

the automatic locking rear seat belt retractors on certain vehicles may fail to lock due to binding of the locking pawl against the retractor housing. this binding is caused by retractor housing deformation which occurred during assembly. as a result the passengers would be restrained only by the fully extended belt. this fails to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection".

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear seat belt assemblies free of charge.

1978 Mercury Bobcat

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

the flexible blade engine cooling fan blades may crack and break off. this may be caused by high blade stresses that can result from vibration during vehicle operation.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the defective engine cooling fan at no cost to owner.

1978 Mercury Bobcat

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

1977 Mercury Bobcat

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan

Consequence of Defect

the flexible blade engine cooling fan blades may crack and break off. this may be caused by high blade stresses that can result from vibration during vehicle operation.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the defective engine cooling fan at no cost to owner.

1977 Mercury Bobcat

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1977 Mercury Bobcat

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

1976 Mercury Bobcat

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

in the event the vehicle is struck from the rear, the fuel filler pipe could disconnect from the tank or the tank could be punctured in the forward face. this would result in fuel leakage.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will install a longer fuel filler pipe having an improved seal. also, a polyethylene shield will be installed on the front of the fuel tank.

1976 Mercury Bobcat

Component

Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1976 Mercury Bobcat

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1976 Mercury Bobcat

Component

Structure:Body:Bumpers

Consequence of Defect

in the event of a frontal impact, fuel leakage may occur at the fuel line to fuel pump connection in the engine compartment. these vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will install a pair of front bumper bracket extension plates to supply added protection for this fuel line connection.

1976 Mercury Bobcat

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Cables

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

1976 Mercury Bobcat

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

1975 Mercury Bobcat

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

in the event the vehicle is struck from the rear, the fuel filler pipe could disconnect from the tank or the tank could be punctured in the forward face. this would result in fuel leakage.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

the dealer will install a longer fuel filler pipe having an improved seal. also, a polyethylene shield will be installed on the front of the fuel tank.

1975 Mercury Bobcat

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.

1974 Mercury Bobcat

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel Pump

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

a leaking fuel pump could create a vehicle fire hazard.

Recall Notes

federal-mogul will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pumps free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during september 2007. owners can contact federal-mogul at 248-354-7700.