MERCURY MONARCH Recalls

The Mercury Monarch has 4 recalls covering the 1976-1977 model years, with the most serious being a 1976 front suspension defect where mismatched components securing the upper control arms to the body can fail completely, causing sudden loss of steering. The other 1976 issue involves two-door models equipped with a continuous-loop shoulder belt system, where the shoulder belt anchorage may not hold the required load in a crash, reducing the restraint's ability to protect the occupant. There is also a 1976 suspension concern where certain vehicles were assembled with a right-hand front suspension strut carried over from the 1975 model, which may affect suspension geometry and handling. On 1977 models equipped with the 250 cubic inch engine, the exhaust emissions system may not meet Canadian standards, a compliance issue without a direct mechanical safety consequence.