4 recalls across 2 model years
The Mercury Meteor has 4 recalls spanning the 1975-1979 production run, with two equally serious issues: a 1975 brake pedal pivot bolt that can come loose and prevent the brake pedal from engaging the service brakes, and a 1979 lower steering shaft coupling where rivet pins can work free and cause partial or complete loss of steering control.
The 1979 model year also has a windshield wiper circuit breaker rated too low for the system's demands, which can trip under heavy load and leave wipers inoperative in rain or snow. There is also a tail lamp socket fitment issue on 1979 sedans and station wagons, where sockets are the wrong length and can cause taillights or backup lights to fail.
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