Body: hoodRecall 83V-110 · 1983 Mercury Capri
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 83V-110 covers 185 1983 Mercury Capri for a body: hood problem, reported to NHTSA on October 21, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V110000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE UNDERSIDE OF THE HOOD AND THE THROTTLE LINKAGE COULD DAMAGE THE LINKAGE AND PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE POSITION. THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO INSTALLATION OF THE INCORRECT HOOD STYLE DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.
The fix
FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE FOUND TO HAVE THE INCORRECT HOOD, THE CUT OUT AREA BENEATH THE TURBO SCOOP WILL BE ENLARGED. NEWLY EXPOSED METAL WILL BE PAINTED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.3 LITER TURBOCHARGEDENGINES.SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; HOOD ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A STICKING THROTTLE MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL WITHOUT WARNING, AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 1, 1983 to August 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.