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1981 Mercury Recalls

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 07E064000 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Potential Number of Units Affected: 34000 Year: 1981 Make: Mercury Model: Capri Manufactured    from: 0000-00-00    to: 0000-00-00 Recall Date: 2007-08-27 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. A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD. 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. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 07E064000 for my 1981 Mercury Capri. I found the recall at http://www.extendedoldsmobilewarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 07E064000 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Potential Number of Units Affected: 34000 Year: 1981 Make: Mercury Model: Cougar Manufactured    from: 0000-00-00    to: 0000-00-00 Recall Date: 2007-08-27 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. A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD. 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. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 07E064000 for my 1981 Mercury Cougar. I found the recall at http://www.extendedoldsmobilewarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 07E064000 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Potential Number of Units Affected: 34000 Year: 1981 Make: Mercury Model: Zephyr Manufactured    from: 0000-00-00    to: 0000-00-00 Recall Date: 2007-08-27 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. A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD. 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. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 07E064000 for my 1981 Mercury Zephyr. I found the recall at http://www.extendedoldsmobilewarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 07E064000 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Potential Number of Units Affected: 34000 Year: 1981 Make: Mercury Model: Grand Marquis Manufactured    from: 0000-00-00    to: 0000-00-00 Recall Date: 2007-08-27 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. A LEAKING FUEL PUMP COULD CREATE A VEHICLE FIRE HAZARD. 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. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 07E064000 for my 1981 Mercury Grand Marquis. I found the recall at http://www.extendedoldsmobilewarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 84V085000 Component: SEATS Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Potential Number of Units Affected: 80034 Year: 1981 Make: Mercury Model: Lynx Manufactured    from: 1980-07-01    to: 1981-05-01 Recall Date: 1984-07-18 Summary: SCREW THAT CONNECTS THE SEAT BACK FRAME TO THE RECLINER MECHANISM MAY BREAK. THE ATTACHMENT SCREW ON THE DRIVER"S SEAT WILL BE REPLACED BY ONE OF A LARGER DIAMETER. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 84V085000 for my 1981 Mercury Lynx. I found the recall at http://www.extendedoldsmobilewarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 84V071000 Component: SEATS Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Potential Number of Units Affected: 261400 Year: 1981 Make: Mercury Model: Lynx Manufactured    from: 1980-08-01    to: 1983-08-01 Recall Date: 1984-06-15 Summary: SEAT FRAME STRUCTURE COULD SEVER FRONT SEAT BELTS IF VEHICLE IS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, DEPENDING ON FORCE OF IMPACT. DEALER WILL INSTALL A MOLDED SPACER BETWEEN REINFORCEMENT PLATES AND LOWER DECORATIVE PLASTIC COVER. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 84V071000 for my 1981 Mercury Lynx. I found the recall at http://www.extendedoldsmobilewarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 83V063000 Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Potential Number of Units Affected: 610000 Year: 1981 Make: Mercury Model: Lynx Manufactured    from: 1980-07-01    to: 1983-03-01 Recall Date: 1983-06-22 Summary: DOOR LOCK PILLARS COULD DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS FROM NORMAL USAGE OF DOOR, AT THE POINT WHERE DOOR LATCH STRIKER REINFORCEMENTS ARE ATTACHED. ANY DAMAGED LOCK PILLARS WILL BE REPAIRED AND REINFORCEMENTS WILL BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE DOOR LATCH STRIKER AND LOCK PILLARS. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 83V063000 for my 1981 Mercury Lynx. I found the recall at http://www.extendedoldsmobilewarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 83V013000 Component: SEAT BELTS Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Potential Number of Units Affected: 245000 Year: 1981 Make: Mercury Model: Lynx Manufactured    from: 1980-08-01    to: 1982-06-01 Recall Date: 1983-02-17 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". THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REINFORCE THE ROOF RAIL INNER PANEL SURROUNDING THE DRAINAGE HOLE AT NO COST TO OWNER. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 83V013000 for my 1981 Mercury Lynx. I found the recall at http://www.extendedoldsmobilewarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 82V135000 Component: SUSPENSION:REAR Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Potential Number of Units Affected: 4361 Year: 1981 Make: Mercury Model: Marquis Manufactured    from: 1981-05-01    to: 1981-10-01 Recall Date: 1982-12-28 Summary: THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED FROM STEEL WITH MATERIAL THICKNESS BELOW THE MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS FOR POLICE DUTY. THIS COULD LEAD TO CRACKS DEVELOPING IN THE CONTROL ARMS, AND EVENTUALLY, THE POSSIBILITY OF FRACTURE OF AN ARM. THE DEALER WILL INSTALL NEW REAR SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CHARGE. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 82V135000 for my 1981 Mercury Marquis. I found the recall at http://www.extendedoldsmobilewarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 81V102000 Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Potential Number of Units Affected: 6500 Year: 1981 Make: Mercury Model: Capri Manufactured    from: 1981-07-01    to: 1981-08-01 Recall Date: 1981-09-08 Summary: THE HOUSING PLATES ON THE DRIVER SEAT BACK LATCH RECLINER ASSEMBLIES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH SUBSTANDARD MATERIAL PRODUCTS. THIS TAINTED STEEL WAS USED TO PRODUCE SEATBACK LATCHES FOR BOTH THE RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE SEAT ASSEMBLIES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE DEFECTIVE HOUSING PLATES MAY DISTORT, ALLOWING THE LOCKING TEETH TO DISENGAGE AND TEAR OFF. THIS PERMITS THE SEATBACK TO PIVOT BACKWARDS. UPON INSPECTION, BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SEAT LATCH/RECLINER ASSEMBLIES, ON VEHICLES EXHIBITING THE SUSPECT DATE CODES, WILL BE REPLACED. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 81V102000 for my 1981 Mercury Capri. I found the recall at http://www.extendedoldsmobilewarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 81V092000 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Potential Number of Units Affected: 112000 Year: 1981 Make: Mercury Model: Lynx Manufactured    from: 1980-08-01    to: 1980-12-01 Recall Date: 1981-07-22 Summary: SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE AN ELECTRICALLY UNGROUNDED FUEL INLET. THESE VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO STATIC CHARGE ACCUMULATION AT THE FUEL FILLER PIPE OPENING, WHICH CAN OCCUR IF THESE VEHICLES ARE REFUELED FROM AN ELECTRICALLY UNGROUNDED DISPENSING NOZZLE. A GROUNDING CONNECTION FROM THE FILLER PIPE INLET TO THE VEHICLE BODY AND A STATIC ELECTRICITY SUPPRESSION ROD INSIDE THE FILLER PIPE WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 81V092000 for my 1981 Mercury Lynx. I found the recall at http://www.extendedoldsmobilewarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 81V084000 Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Potential Number of Units Affected: 4338 Year: 1981 Make: Mercury Model: Lynx Manufactured    from: 1981-06-01    to: 1981-06-01 Recall Date: 1981-07-07 Summary: 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. ALL DEFECTIVE BOOSTERS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 81V084000 for my 1981 Mercury Lynx. I found the recall at http://www.extendedoldsmobilewarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 81V045000 Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Potential Number of Units Affected: 21000 Year: 1981 Make: Mercury Model: Lynx Manufactured    from: 1979-08-01    to: 1981-02-01 Recall Date: 1981-04-06 Summary: FUEL MAY POSSIBLY TRAVEL THROUGH THE SPEED CONTROL VACUUM LINES AND INTO THE SPEED CONTROL ACTUATION DEVICE (SERV0). THE FUEL CAN DAMAGE SEALS IN THE ACTUATOR SERVO AND ALLOW VACUUM LEAKS. SUCH A LEAK COULD ACTIVATE THE SPEED CONTROL WITHOUT ANY ACTION ON THE PART OF THE DRIVER. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO GRADUALLY ACCELERATE. THE VACUUM CHECK VALVE AND HOSE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED AND THE SPEED CONTROL SERVO WILL BE REPLACED IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 81V045000 for my 1981 Mercury Lynx. I found the recall at http://www.extendedoldsmobilewarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 80V152000 Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Potential Number of Units Affected: 1500 Year: 1981 Make: Mercury Model: Zephyr Manufactured    from: 1980-10-01    to: 1980-10-01 Recall Date: 1980-11-19 Summary: ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE BRAKE PUSHROD TO BRAKE PEDAL RETAINING PINS MAY BE MISSING OR LOOSE. INSECURELY INSTALLED OR MISSING RETAINERS COULD RESULT IN DISENGAGEMENT OF THE BRAKE PUSHROD AND TOTAL LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKING. DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL A BRAKE PEDAL RETAINING PIN. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 80V152000 for my 1981 Mercury Zephyr. I found the recall at http://www.extendedoldsmobilewarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 80V147000 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Potential Number of Units Affected: 18154 Year: 1981 Make: Mercury Model: Marquis Manufactured    from: 1980-08-01    to: 1980-10-01 Recall Date: 1980-11-13 Summary: SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES HAVE ELECTRICAL RELAY SYSTEMS WHICH MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER LEAKAGE INTO THE RELAY CASE. WATER ENTRY MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT WITHIN THE RELAY. DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FOR THE TYPE OF RELAY USED, REORIENT WIRING HARNESSES AS NECESSARY, AND REPLACE SUSPECT RELAYS WITH NEW PARTS. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 80V147000 for my 1981 Mercury Marquis. I found the recall at http://www.extendedoldsmobilewarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 80V142000 Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Potential Number of Units Affected: 11500 Year: 1981 Make: Mercury Model: Lynx Manufactured    from: 1980-09-01    to: 1980-10-01 Recall Date: 1980-11-04 Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, METAL FASTENERS THAT WERE USED TO SECURE THE CARPETING TO THE FLOOR PAN MAY HAVE ACCIDENTALLY PENETRATED THE TOP OF THE FUEL TANK. THIS WOULD RESULT IN A SLIGHT FUEL LEAK. DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FOR PENETRATION OF THE FUEL TANK BY CARPET FASTENERS. ANY LEAKING FUEL TANKS WILL BE REPLACED AND THE FLOOR PAN WILL BE SEALED, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 80V142000 for my 1981 Mercury Lynx. I found the recall at http://www.extendedoldsmobilewarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 80V133000 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Potential Number of Units Affected: 7000 Year: 1981 Make: Mercury Model: Lynx Manufactured    from: 1980-08-01    to: 1980-09-01 Recall Date: 1980-10-15 Summary: SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WIRE ASSEMBLY THAT MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED ABOVE THE AIR CONDITIONING SUCTION HOSE. THIS HOSE MAY PUSH UP ON THE WIRING HARNESS CAUSING IT TO CONTACT THE HOOD PROP ROD BRACKET ATTACHING BOLT. THIS COULD LEAD TO PENETRATION OR CHAFING OF THE WIRING INSULATION. DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, CORRECT THE WIRING HARNESS ROUTING AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 80V133000 for my 1981 Mercury Lynx. I found the recall at http://www.extendedoldsmobilewarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 80V134000 Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Potential Number of Units Affected: 27000 Year: 1981 Make: Mercury Model: Lynx Manufactured    from: 1980-08-01    to: 1980-10-01 Recall Date: 1980-10-03 Summary: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE RIGHT AND LEFT HAND REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATIONS. BACKING PLATE BOLTS MAY NOT BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND THE LOADS EXPERIENCED DURING TRUCK SHIPMENT. IF THE BOLTS LOOSEN FROM THE SPINDLE DURING OPERATION, BACKING PLATE MOVEMENT MAY RESULT IN WEAKENING OR PREMATURE WEAR OF ONE OR BOTH REAR BRAKE TUBES. THIS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID. DEALER WILL INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE BOLTS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATIONS. REAR BRAKE TUBES WILL BE REPLACED, IF NECESSARY, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 80V134000 for my 1981 Mercury Lynx. I found the recall at http://www.extendedoldsmobilewarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

	NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 80V121000 Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Potential Number of Units Affected: 14000 Year: 1981 Make: Mercury Model: Marquis Manufactured    from: 1980-08-01    to: 1980-08-01 Recall Date: 1980-09-23 Summary: THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY START IN REVERSE GEAR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 102, "TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER SEQUENCE, STARTER INTERLOCK, AND TRANSMISSION BRAKING AFFECT". SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH A DEFECTIVE NEUTRAL START SWITCH THAT OCCASIONALLY PERMITS ENGINE STARTING WITH THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER IN THE REVERSE ("R") POSITION. DEALER WILL INSPECT THE INVOLVED VEHICLES AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION NEUTRAL START SWITCH AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER. Ask a Mechanic about this Recall Can you tell me more about NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 80V121000 for my 1981 Mercury Marquis. I found the recall at http://www.extendedoldsmobilewarranty.com/recalls/recalls.html  letters left

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