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
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION. THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR LEVER MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO BREAKAGE DURING SHIFTING.
1980025 · 27,287 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL DECOR GROUP RECLINING DRIVERS SEAT ASSEMBLIES MAY NAVE A POOR QUALITY OR MISSING WELD IN THE SEAT BACK FRAME ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE RECLINING SEAT BACK MECHANISM TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE SEAT BACK FRAME TO LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.
1980024 · 14,917 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
74-76 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR CONDITIONING, 76-78 VEHICLES WHICH HAVE HAD THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR ASSEMBLY REPLACED IN SERVICE. THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING AND IGNITION OF THE BLOWER HOUSING MATERIAL POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
1979114 · 320 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
1974 MODEL CAPRI I AND 1976 CAPRI II PASSENGER CARS PRODUCED AT THE COLOGNE, GERMANY, ASSEMBLY PLANT FOR THE NORTH AMERICAN MARKET. FRONT BRAKE HOSES MAY DEVELOP LATERAL SPLITS IN THE OUTER COVER OF THE HOSE. THESE APLITS MAY EVENTUALLY RESULT IN BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE AND LOSS OF FRONT SERVICE BRAKES. THE DRIVER WOULD BE ALERTED TO THE CONDITION BY THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND REAR BRAKES WOULD REMAIN FUNCTIONAL THROUGH THE DUAL BRAKING SYSTEM.
1975051 · 2,661 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
United States records (NHTSA) · 6
These are NHTSA campaigns for 1974 Mercury Capri 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.
THE GEAR SHIFT SELECTOR LEVER MAY BREAK DURING SHIFTING.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEAR SHIFT LEVERS ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
79V269000 · 273,000 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
THE RECLINING SEAT ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE A POOR QUALITY OR A MISSING WELD IN THE SEAT BACK FRAME. THIS COULD CAUSE ADDITIONAL LOADING ON OTHER SUPPORTIVE ELEMENTS IN THE SEAT WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOOSENING AND EVENTUAL BREAKAGE OF THE SEAT BACK.
DEALER WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE DRIVER"S SIDE SEAT BACK.
79V268000 · 152,000 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
THE AIR CONDITIONERS ON SOME VEHICLES CONTAIN BLOWER MOTOR RESISTORS THAT MAY CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE HOUSING MATERIAL.
DEALER WILL REPLACE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTORS WITH THERMALLY PROTECTED FUSE-LINK RESISTORS, WITHOUT CHARGE.
79V162000 · 10,000 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
76V097000 · 2,380 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
75V093000 · 44,890 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
73V246000 · 13,768 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
1974 Mercury Capri recall questions
Transport Canada lists 4 recalls for the 1974 Mercury Capri 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 6 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 authorized 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 authorized 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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