1985 Mercury COUGAR recalls

NHTSA lists 1 model-level recall records for this year, make, and model. These records may apply to your vehicle; confirm your specific VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

Recall records

Service brakes, hydraulic: Foundation components: Master cylinder03/11/198585V025000

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS MAY HAVE IMPROPERLY ANODIZED INTERNAL SURFACES CAUSING ACCELERATED WEAR OF A PISTON SEAL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: ONE PORTION OF THE SPLIT BRAKE SYSTEM WOULD BECOME INEFFECTIVE RESULTING IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DRIVER WOULD BE WARNED BY INCREASED PEDAL TRAVEL AND THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT.

Remedy

MASTER CYLINDERS BUILT ON JANUARY 9, 1985 WILL BE REPLACED.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.

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