How many recalls does the 1971 Mercury Comet have?

The 1971 Mercury Comet has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1971 Mercury Comet has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1971 Mercury Comet Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1971 Mercury Comet has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 2,526 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

TIRES 71V129000 1971-08-02 2,526 affected

Defect

FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-47.POSSIBILITY THAT FIRESTONE TIRES SIZEB78-14 WEREBUILT WITH INCORRECT TIRE CORD.CONDITION MAY CAU SE TIRES EARLY IN THEIRSERVICE LIFE TO HAVE SUDDEN AIR LEAKSIN SIDEWALL WITH RAPID LOSS OF PRESSURE.(CORRECT BY REPLACIN G WHERE NECESSARY.)

Defect investigations

Investigation DP79048 Opened 1979-05-25 · closed 1979-06-07

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Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1971 Mercury Comet as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.