1981 MERCURY MARQUIS RECALL - #80V147000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING : INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1981 MERCURY MARQUIS |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1980 - 10/1/1980 |
| Recalled on |
12/10/1980 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
11/19/1980 |
| # Affected |
18,154 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FOR THE TYPE OF RELAY USED, REORIENT WIRING HARNESSES AS NECESSARY, AND REPLACE SUSPECT RELAYS WITH NEW PARTS. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.0 AND 5.8 LITERENGINES.SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING HARNESS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A SHORT CIRCUIT WITHIN THE RELAY MAY CAUSE OVERHEATINGWHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY TO PASSENGERS. |
| See also |
1981 MERCURY MARQUIS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
1981 MERCURY MARQUIS Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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