1969 Mercury Mercury Recalls

1. Recall Description

   THE FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY CRACK IN SERVICE. SPINDLE STEM SEPARATION COULD OCCUR DUE TO FAILURE OF THE STEM AT THE INNER BEARING FILLET LOCATION.

   Possible Effects

   Action

   THE DEALER WILL REPLACE BOTH FRONT SPINDLES, IF NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE.

   Notes

   VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POLICE PACKAGE ANDOPTIONAL FRONT DISC BRAKES.SYSTEM: STEERING; FRONT WHEEL SPINDLE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD SEPARATION OCCUR, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   -

   Vehicles Affected

   5387

2. Recall Description

   Possible Effects

   Action

   Notes

   POSSIBILITY FRONT BRAKE HOSES INCORRECTLY ROUTED ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DRUM-TYPE BRAKES.IMPROPERLY POSITIONED HOSES MAY BE DAMAGED THROUGH CONTACT WITH BRAKE DRUMS, CAUSING FRONT BRAKES TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.HOWEVER, REAR BRAKES WOULD NOT BE AFFECTED DUE TO DUAL BRAKE SYSTEM.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND PROPERLY ROUTING HOSES WHERE NECESSARY.)

   Recall Manufacture Dates

   - 1968-10-01

   Vehicles Affected

   75000