OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
89V080000
Suspension:rear:springs
Reported May 19, 1989 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Summary
IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES COULD EXPERIENCE HIGH MILEAGE FATIGUE CRACKS AND EVENTUAL FRACTURE.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE AT THEAFFECTED WHEEL WITH AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON CONTROL OF THE CAR, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE KNUCKLES THAT HAVE THE AFFECTED LOT CODES.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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Vehicle entries in this campaign
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