NHTSA recall 86V038000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 86V038000 |
| Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. |
| Reported | 1986-03-10 |
| Owners notified | 1986-05-01 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Units potentially affected | 359000 |
What is wrong
THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS, WHICH SUPPORT THE REAR WHEELS, ARE SUBJECT TO CORROSION IF OPERATED IN AREAS WHERE A LARGE AMOUNT OF ROAD SALT IS USED TO AID IN SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT MAY CAUSE CORROSION FAILURE OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AFFECTING VEHICLE OPERATION; THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy
RUST PROOF OR REPLACE LOWER CONTROL ARMS. (OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN IN MAY 1986).
Notes
SYSTEM: LOWER CONTROL ARMS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
| 1980 TOYOTA TERCEL | Built 1979-08-01 to 1982-07-01. |
|---|---|
| 1981 TOYOTA TERCEL | Built 1979-08-01 to 1982-07-01. |
| 1982 TOYOTA TERCEL | Built 1979-08-01 to 1982-07-01. |
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