The catalytic converter temperature may be hot enough to ignite the transmission fluid and cause a vehicle fire.

Power Train — Automatic Transmission

Date Announced
JUN 09, 1997
Vehicles Affected
100,000
Mercury Recall #
97S75
NHTSA Campaign #
97V097000
Summary
Vehicle description: Passenger vehicles equipped with ax4S automatic transaxles. The low/intermediate servo cover can separate from the transaxle while the vehicle is being driven. If this occurs, transmission fluid will leak contacting the catalytic converter.
Actions
Dealers will inspect the transmission and replace these servo covers.
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