NHTSA recall 89V080000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 89V080000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1989-05-19 |
| Owners notified | 1989-06-09 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS |
| Units potentially affected | 10600 |
What is wrong
IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES COULD EXPERIENCE HIGH MILEAGE FATIGUE CRACKS AND EVENTUAL FRACTURE.
What can happen
THIS COULD RESULT IN REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE AT THEAFFECTED WHEEL WITH AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON CONTROL OF THE CAR, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy
REPLACE KNUCKLES THAT HAVE THE AFFECTED LOT CODES.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
| 1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD | Built 1989-01-01 to 1989-01-01. |
|---|---|
| 1989 MERCURY COUGAR | Built 1989-01-01 to 1989-01-01. |
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