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Recall campaign81V084000

Recall 81V084000: 1981 Mercury Lynx and 2 other models

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Report received
Jul 7, 1981
Manufacturer
Ford motor company
Potentially affected
4,338vehicles
Model years
1981–1982

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

Some vehicles equipped with power brake boosters have front and rear shells that may have been improperly joined. Improperly joined booster shells may separate either partially or completely during brake application.

Remedy

All defective boosters will be replaced at no charge to owner.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.