Merkur Scorpio recalls

1 official safety recall for the Merkur Scorpio, from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) or the EU Safety Gate. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Transmission linkage may prevent Park from engaging

    Reported May 20, 1988Model years 1988NHTSA campaign 88V084000176 vehicles affected

    Improperly adjusted linkage may prevent the parking pawl from fully engaging the parking gear when Park is selected. Vehicles will be inspected and the linkage adjusted properly.

    Official NHTSA recall text
    Component
    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
    Defect
    TRANSMISSION LINKAGE WAS ADJUSTED IMPROPERLY DURING PRODUCTION.
    Consequence
    IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THERE IS A POTENTIAL THAT THETRANSMISSION PARKING PAWL MAY NOT FULLY ENGAGE THE PARKING GEAR WHEN THETRANSMISSION SELECTOR LEVER IS PLACED IN PARK.
    Remedy
    INSPECT ALL VEHICLES AND ADJUST TRANSMISSION LINKAGE PROPERLY.
    Notes
    SYSTEM: TRANSMISSION/LINKAGE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CAR.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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