Vehicle recall 76V097000 · July 2, 1976

1974 Mercury Capri

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

Notes: Ford campaign no 194.POSSIBILITY vehicles equipped with air conditioningunits obtained from Ford parts division and installed by dealers in accordancewith the company's service bulletins issued before February 19, 1974, did notcomply with motor vehicle safety standard NO.215.(correct by inspecting forproper fan spacer and radiator location).passenger vehicle.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 76V097000
Reported to NHTSA: July 2, 1976
Filed by: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owner notification: October 25, 1976
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,380
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner

Recall 76V097000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Mercury Capri (1974): 1974

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