Transport CanadaHigh Risk
1971 MERCURY CAPRITransport Canada Recall #1980024
The official notice
Defect
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONAL DECOR GROUP RECLINING DRIVERS SEAT ASSEMBLIES MAY NAVE A POOR QUALITY OR MISSING WELD IN THE SEAT BACK FRAME ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE RECLINING SEAT BACK MECHANISM TO BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE SEAT BACK FRAME TO LOOSEN AND EVENTUALLY BREAK.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
No remedy description available.
14,917 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 368Updated June 10, 2026