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Recall 1978087 — Mercury Capri – Major League Recalls

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Recall 1978087 — MERCURY CAPRI

Transport CanadaHigh Risk

September 6, 1978

1971 MERCURY CAPRITransport Canada Recall #1978087

NOT ENTERED

The official notice

Defect

THE WINDSHIELD WIPER PIVOT ASSEMBLY SPLINES MAY LOOSEN AND ALLOW THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE TO BE THROWN FREE OF THE PIVOT ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION CAN IMPAIR DRIVER VISION IN ADVERSE WEATHER.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

No remedy description available.

14,859 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 299Updated June 10, 2026

Affected Vehicles

1971 MERCURY CAPRI5 recalls