NHTSA recall 85V086000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 85V086000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1985-07-03 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Units potentially affected | 226729 |
What is wrong
REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM-TO-SPINDLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO FRACTURE DURING USE OF CAR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF BOLTS FRACTURE, REAR SPINDLE COULD DISENGAGE FROM CONTROL ARM AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
The remedy
REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS AS NECESSARY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS.
| 1984 FORD TEMPO | Built 1983-06-01 to 1984-10-01. |
|---|---|
| 1985 FORD TEMPO | Built 1983-06-01 to 1984-10-01. |
| 1984 MERCURY TOPAZ | Built 1983-06-01 to 1984-10-01. |
| 1985 MERCURY TOPAZ | Built 1983-06-01 to 1984-10-01. |
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