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Recall 1980023 — Mercury Capri – Major League Recalls

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Recall 1980023 — MERCURY CAPRI

Transport CanadaMedium Risk

February 20, 1980

1971 MERCURY CAPRITransport Canada Recall #1980023

NOT ENTERED

The official notice

Defect

THE HOUSING OF THE THREE POSITION HEADLIGHT SWITCH MAY BREAK RESULTING IN AN OPEN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT THAT WOULD CAUSE THE HEADLIGHT AND TAILLIGHTS TO EITHER GO OFF OR PREVENT THEM FROM BEING TURNED ON.

Safety Risk

No risk description available.

Remedy

No remedy description available.

10,501 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 364Updated June 10, 2026

Affected Vehicles

1971 MERCURY CAPRI5 recalls