Transport CanadaCritical
1978 MERCURY ZEPHYRTransport Canada Recall #1977073
The official notice
Defect
SOME SEDAN TYPE AXLES WERE INSTALLED IN STATION WAGONS AND VICE VERSA. SEDANS MIGHT EXPERIENCE EARLY WHEEL LOCK-UP DURING BRAKING AND STATION WAGONS WOULD EXPERIENCE REDUCED BRAKING EFFECTIVENESS. STATION WAGONS MIGHT ALSO FAIL TO MEET THE BRAKE FADE REQUIREMENTS OF C.M.V.S.S. 105 - HYDRAULIC BRAKES.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
No remedy description available.
2 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026