Lemon Law Center

certain vehicles may not meet applicable minimum fuel spillage requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity". during a 30 mph rear impact test, fuel spillage limits were exceeded by vehicle.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

revised fuel filler and vent pipe assemblies will be installed on affected vehicles, without charge.

1982 Mercury Ln7

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum

Consequence of Defect

some vehicles equipped with power brake boosters have front and rear shells that may have been improperly joined. improperly joined booster shells may separate either partially or completely during brake application.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

all defective boosters will be replaced at no charge to owner.

1982 Mercury Ln7

Component

Equipment:Electrical:Air Conditioner

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

dealer will replace the resistor assembly with an improved version without charge to owner.

1982 Mercury Ln7

Component

Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch

Consequence of Defect

door lock pillars could develop fatigue cracks from normal usage of door, at the point where door latch striker reinforcements are attached.

Corrective Action

Recall Notes

any damaged lock pillars will be repaired and reinforcements will be installed between the door latch striker and lock pillars.