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NHTSA recall 91V-009 (91V009000)

power train recall reported January 8, 1991 - about 4,200 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number
91V009000
Also written as
91V-009
Reported
January 8, 1991
Vehicles affected
~4,200
Component
power train

What is being recalled

THE RUBBER TUBE THAT CONNECTS THE TRANSMISSION TO THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER (IN THE RADIATOR) MAY DISCONNECT CAUSING DISCHARGE OF FLUID.

Why it is dangerous

DISCHARGED TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY STRIKE THE EXHAUSTMANIFOLD OR THE EXHAUST PIPE AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

INSTALL REVISED LINE AND CLAMPS TO IMPROVE LINE RETENTION TO THE TRANSMISSION.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 91V-009 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mercury Capri - 1991

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