NHTSA recall 89V081000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 89V081000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1989-05-19 |
| Owners notified | 1989-06-09 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER |
| Units potentially affected | 113200 |
What is wrong
DUE TO CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CALIPER OF THE INBOARD FRONT WHEEL AND THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR, THERE MAY BE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL FOLLOWING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS.
What can happen
THIS COULD CAUSE A REDUCTION IN BRAKE PERFORMANCETHAT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy
INSTALL ACORN TYPE FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT NUTS TO ELIMINATE STABILIZER BAR TO BRAKE CALIPER CONTACT.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES/SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
| 1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD | Built 1988-07-01 to 1989-03-01. |
|---|---|
| 1989 MERCURY COUGAR | Built 1988-07-01 to 1989-03-01. |
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