How many recalls does the 1981 Mercury Lynx have?

The 1981 Mercury Lynx has 6 recalls on record from Transport Canada and NHTSA.

What is the most recent recall for the 1981 Mercury Lynx?

The most recent recall was issued on July 19, 1984 and relates to the not entered system.

Is the 1981 Mercury Lynx affected by any Canadian recalls?

Yes, there are 6 Transport Canada recall(s) for this vehicle.

1981 Mercury Lynx Recalls

1981 Mercury Lynx

1981 Mercury Lynx Recalls

The 1981 Mercury Lynx has 6 recalls, the most serious involving multiple fire risks: fuel can leak from a punctured tank, a static spark at the fuel filler opening can ignite fuel vapors during refueling, and on air-conditioned models, chafed wiring near the hood bracket can short and start an engine compartment fire.

On vehicles equipped with optional automatic speed control, fuel migrating into the vacuum lines can cause the system to activate on its own, leading to unintended gradual acceleration. There is also a seating concern on models with optional front seat recliners: a shoulder screw attaching the driver's seat back frame can develop a fatigue fracture, potentially causing the seat back to collapse. On the structural side, this recall only affects two-door models: fatigue cracks can develop in the door lock pillars where the front door latch striker is mounted, weakening the attachment to the point where the door may not stay securely closed.

All 6 Recalls

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Transport CanadaCritical

July 19, 1984

NOT ENTERED

At a glance

What can fail

On vehicles with front seat recliners, the upper shoulder screw connecting the driver's seat back frame to the recliner mechanism may break from fatigue. If it breaks, the seat back could suddenly rotate rearward to a nearly horizontal position, potentially affecting driver control.

What the fix does

No remedy description available.

3,721 vehicles affected

Transport Canada #1984087 — full official notice →

Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.

Transport CanadaHigh Risk

June 22, 1983

NOT ENTERED

Other Mercury Lynx Years

1982 (1)

1981 Mercury Lynx

1981 Mercury Lynx Recalls

All 6 Recalls

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