Newest first. Many cover only part of a model year, so check your VIN with Mercury before booking a repair.
Transport Canada · listed for this model year
THE FLEXIBLE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES MAY FATIGUE CRACK AND SEPARATE FROM THE FAN ASSEMBLY. FAN BLADE SEPARATION MAY DAMAGE UNDERHOOD COMPONENTS AND, IF THE HOOD IS OPEN, INJURE PERSONS IN THE VICINITY OF THE VEHICLE. VEHICLES AFFECTED ARE THOSE WITH 302, 351, AND 400 C.I.D. ENGINES WITH AIR CONDITIONING.
1984082 · 19,144 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer
THE WINDSHILEDS IN THESE VEHICLES WERE INSTALLED WITHOUT APPLICATION OF BUTYL PRIMER ON THE MOUNTING SURFACE OF THE GLAZING. THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF CANADA MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 212 - WINDSHIELD MOUNTING.
1980022 · 17 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer
SOME BRAKE PUSHROD TO BRAKE PEDAL RETAINING PINS WERE INCORRECTLY HEAT TREATED AND MAY NOT MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED SET WHEN INSTALLED. THE RETAINING PIN MAY FALL OUT ALLOWING A POSSIBLE DISENGAGEMENT OF THE PUSHROD FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL RESULTING IN A LOSS OF SERVICE BRAKES.
1979085 · 8,258 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer
United States records (NHTSA) · 4
These are NHTSA campaigns for 1979 Mercury Monarch vehicles sold in the United States. They are not Canadian recalls: NHTSA's VIN lookup has no Canadian data, and a US campaign may have no Canadian counterpart, or one under a different number covering different vehicles. For a vehicle sold in Canada, go by the Transport Canada listing above and Mercury's Canadian VIN lookup.
INTERCONTINENTAL AUTO PARTS IS RECALLING 1,937 FUEL FILTERS, P/NOS ALG 44/1 AND PUROLATOR F10024, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 14 AND FEBRUARY 13, 2008, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE FILTER'S OUTLET CAP MAY NOT BE SECURELY CRIMPED TO THE HOUSING. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SEPARATION OF FILTER'S OUTLET CAP FROM THE HOUSING.
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, A NO START CONDITION MAY RESULT AND FUEL MAY BE PUMPED ONTO THE GROUND. IF THIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE ENGINE MAY STOP DUE TO INADEQUATE FUEL SUPPLY. IF AN IGNITION SOURCE WERE PRESENT, FUEL LEAKAGE MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
INTERCONTINENTAL WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING MARCH 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERCONTINENTAL AT 800-451-2593.
08E019000 · 1,937 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer
BLADES MAY CRACK AND MAY, OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, LOOSEN FROM FAN ASSEMBLY.
FAN ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
84V078000 · 810,000 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer
WINDSHIELDS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES WITHOUT THE APPLICATION OF A BUTYL PRIMER ON THE MOUNTING SURFACE OF THE GLAZING. THE PRIMER IS REQUIRED TO ENSURE ADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE WINDSHIELD TO ITS OPENING FLANGE. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 212, "WINDSHIELD MOUNTING".
DEALER WILL REINSTALL THE WINDSHIELD CORRECTLY WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
79V272000 · 56 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE PRODUCED WITH BRAKE PUSH-ROD TO BRAKE PEDAL RETAINING PINS WHICH WERE NOT HEAT-TREATED AS SPECIFIED. THIS COULD ALLOW THE BRAKE PEDAL TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE PUSH-ROD.
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT BRAKE RETAINING PIN.
79V117000 · 82,000 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorised dealer
1979 Mercury Monarch recall questions
Transport Canada lists 3 recalls for the 1979 Mercury Monarch model year. That counts campaigns naming this model year, not recalls on your vehicle: many cover only a VIN range or production window, and some only vehicles found on inspection. NHTSA lists 4 United States campaigns for the US-market model, shown separately; a US campaign may have no Canadian equivalent.
Enter your VIN in Mercury's Canadian recall lookup, or call a Mercury dealer with your VIN. In Canada the manufacturer is responsible for showing recall and repair status for each VIN, so its lookup is the authoritative answer. Cardog uses your VIN only to find the model year; the recalls shown here are listed for that model year and are not matched to your VIN.
Not necessarily. NHTSA campaigns cover vehicles sold in the United States, and NHTSA's VIN lookup has no Canadian data. When a defect also affects Canadian vehicles, the manufacturer files a separate notice with Transport Canada, often under a different number and sometimes covering a different set of vehicles. For a Canadian vehicle, go by the Transport Canada listing and Mercury's Canadian lookup.
Safety recall repairs are normally done at no charge by an authorised Mercury dealer. The manufacturer's notice for each campaign sets out the remedy and any conditions, so confirm with the dealer when you book.
Once Mercury's lookup or a dealer confirms a recall applies, book the repair with an authorised Mercury dealer and bring your VIN. If the manufacturer's notice says not to drive the vehicle or to park it outside, follow that instruction. Parts can take time, so book early.
Follow the manufacturer's notice for that recall. Most allow normal driving until the repair; some tell owners to stop driving or to park outside until it is fixed. Cardog does not grade recalls by severity: the manufacturer's notice and your dealer are the source.
Manufacturers must notify owners they have on record. If you bought the vehicle used or have moved, update your details with Mercury Canada so notices reach you, and check the manufacturer's lookup from time to time.
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