Vehicle recall 76V009000 · January 26, 1976

1971-1972 Mercury Capri

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Ford campaign no 182.POSSIBILITY that the steering wheel assemblies may lackadequate strength at point of attachment of steering wheel to energy absorbingcylinder that underlies it.if condition exists, it could result inprogressive cracking.if not corrected, it could lead to complete separationof steering wheel from column assembly.(correct by inspecting and installingreinforcing clamp where tab cracking has not occured, if cracking has occurednew steering assemblies will be installed).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 76V009000
Reported to NHTSA: January 26, 1976
Filed by: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification: April 26, 1976
Vehicles potentially affected: 73,739
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 76V009000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Mercury Capri (1971-1972): 1972, 1971

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