Recall
Mercury Topaz — 85V134000
NHTSA ID
85V134000
Make
Mercury
Model
Topaz
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1985-10-22
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Units Affected
3,988
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE UNEXPECTED OPEN THROTTLE CAUSES AN INCREASE IN ENGINE SPEED WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE CAR AND A POTENTIAL CRASH. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL PROCESSOR MAY EXPERIENCE AN INTERMITTENT TIMING PROBLEM. THIS PROBLEM CAUSES IMPROPER EXECUTION ENGINE PERFORMANCE WHICH MAY MAINTAIN OR CAUSE A PARTIALLY OPEN THROTTLE.
Remedy
REPLACE ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL PROCESSOR, IF NECESSARY.