The 1981 Mercury Capri has two recalls, both involving the driver's seat back, which can collapse rearward and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
In one case, a screw attaching the seat back to the cushion frame can fracture, allowing the seat back to pivot suddenly toward the rear. In the other, the recliner mechanism's housing plates can distort under normal seat loading, causing the locking teeth to disengage and the seat back to fold back unexpectedly. Both defects produce the same result: a driver who can no longer maintain a proper position to steer or brake.
At a glance
What can fail
The forward screw connecting the driver's seat back to the seat cushion frame can fracture, allowing the seat back to pivot rearward and potentially affecting vehicle control.
What the fix does
New driver's seat cushion attachment screws will be installed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver seat recliner housing plates may be made from defective steel. Under certain seating pressure, these plates can warp, causing the locking teeth to slip and allow the seatback to recline backward unexpectedly.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
