How many recalls does the 1972 Mercury Montego have?

The 1972 Mercury Montego has 3 known safety recalls. None are classified as critical.

Are Mercury Montego recalls free to fix?

Yes, all manufacturer safety recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized Mercury dealers. Contact your local dealer with your VIN to schedule service.

How do I check if my specific 1972 Mercury Montego is affected?

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the Cardog app or contact an authorized Mercury dealer. They can verify if your specific vehicle is affected by any recalls.

1972 Mercury Montego

Safety Recalls & Notices

We found 3 safety recalls for the 1972 Mercury Montego. Recalls are sourced from both NHTSA (US) and Transport Canada databases. Contact your authorized Mercury dealer to schedule free repairs.

Total

safety notices

Units

2,998

vehicles affected

Recent

Oct 12, 1979

last notice date

Summary

ALL 1972 LINCOLNS AND CERTAIN 1972 TORINOS, MONTEGOS AND RANCHEROS EQUIPPED WITH 302, 251 OR 400 CUBIC INCH ENGINES AND AIR CONDITIONING. VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH FLEXIBLE SEVEN BLADE ENGINE COOLING FANS THAT CAN BECOME OVERSTRESSED RESULTING IN FATIGUE CRACKING. FREGMENTS OF THE FAN BLADE CAN SEPARATE FROM THE FAN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHILE THE ENGINE IS OPERATING. PROPELLED FRAGMENTS CAN DAMAGE UNDERHOOD COMPONETNS AND/OR CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO INDIVIDUALS IN THE VICINITY OF A VEHICLE OPERATING WITH THE HOOD OPEN.

Campaign ID:1977024

Units Affected:2,998

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Summary

SEVEN-BLADE COOLING FANS INSTALLED ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO FATIGUE CRACKING OF THE BLADES DUE TO STRESSES GENERATED DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION.

Campaign ID:8747

Component:ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE SEVEN BLADE FAN WITH A FAN OF FIVE BLADE DESIGN, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

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Summary

Campaign ID:3325

Component:STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

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3 Active Recalls

Requires attention

Recent Activity

1979

2 recalls

1977

1 recall

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Mercury Montego by Year

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Important Notice

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