Recall campaign79V053000
Recall 79V053000: 1979 Mercury Capri and 1 other model
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
- Report received
- Feb 22, 1979
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 16,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1979
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
An incorrect steering gear flange may have been installed, which may slip and cause eventual loss of steering control.
Remedy
Inspection for and replacement of incorrect steering gear flanges will be done at no cost to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1979 Ford Mustang0 complaints
- 1979 Mercury Capri0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.