Mercury BOBCAT recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
1 owner complaints analyzed
9 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1975 to 1979 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 1 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 2 |
| 1978 | 2 |
| 1979 | 2 |
1975: 1; 1976: 5; 1977: 2; 1978: 2; 1979: 2
Year-by-year records
Recall history
9 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
78V143000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
Reported: 1978-06-19 (June 19, 1978) · Model years: 1975, 1976
IN THE EVENT THE VEHICLE IS STRUCK FROM THE REAR, THE FUEL FILLER PIPE COULD DISCONNECT FROM THE TANK OR THE TANK COULD BE PUNCTURED IN THE FORWARD FACE. THIS WOULD RESULT IN FUEL LEAKAGE.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A LONGER FUEL FILLER PIPE HAVING AN IMPROVED SEAL. ALSO, A POLYETHYLENE SHIELD WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE FRONT OF THE FUEL TANK.
NHTSA campaign record ↗76V067000 · Vehicle Speed Control:Cables
Reported: 1976-04-29 (April 29, 1976) · Model years: 1976
NHTSA campaign record ↗76V112000 · Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
Reported: 1976-07-20 (July 20, 1976) · Model years: 1976
NHTSA campaign record ↗76V170000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Reported: 1976-10-29 (October 29, 1976) · Model years: 1976
NHTSA campaign record ↗78V069000 · Structure:Body:Bumpers
Reported: 1978-04-04 (April 4, 1978) · Model years: 1976
IN THE EVENT OF A FRONTAL IMPACT, FUEL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR AT THE FUEL LINE TO FUEL PUMP CONNECTION IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY".
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL A PAIR OF FRONT BUMPER BRACKET EXTENSION PLATES TO SUPPLY ADDED PROTECTION FOR THIS FUEL LINE CONNECTION.
NHTSA campaign record ↗76V140000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System
Reported: 1976-09-14 (September 14, 1976) · Model years: 1977
NHTSA campaign record ↗83V025000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
Reported: 1983-03-01 (March 1, 1983) · Model years: 1977, 1978, 1979
THE FLEXIBLE BLADE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADES MAY CRACK AND BREAK OFF. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY HIGH BLADE STRESSES THAT CAN RESULT FROM VIBRATION DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
Remedy: DEALER WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE ENGINE COOLING FAN AT NO COST TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign record ↗78V047000 · Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
Reported: 1978-03-08 (March 8, 1978) · Model years: 1978
THE AUTOMATIC LOCKING REAR SEAT BELT RETRACTORS ON CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY FAIL TO LOCK DUE TO BINDING OF THE LOCKING PAWL AGAINST THE RETRACTOR HOUSING. THIS BINDING IS CAUSED BY RETRACTOR HOUSING DEFORMATION WHICH OCCURRED DURING ASSEMBLY. AS A RESULT THE PASSENGERS WOULD BE RESTRAINED ONLY BY THE FULLY EXTENDED BELT. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION".
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE ONE OR BOTH REAR SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE.
NHTSA campaign record ↗79V012000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
Reported: 1979-01-09 (January 9, 1979) · Model years: 1979
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT HAVE THE HAIR PIN CLIP USED TO RETAIN THE PUSHROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSHROD PIN INSTALLED. IF THIS CLIP IS MISSING, THE PUSHROD MAY BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSHROD PIN.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FOR THE PRESENCE OF THIS HAIR PIN CLIP AND, IF NECESSARY, ANY MISSING PARTS WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO COST TO OWNER.
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