Ford, Mercury 1984–1985 Suspension recall
Recalled July 3, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V086000 · Ford
Remedy
REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS AS NECESSARY.
Units
226,729 units
Description
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.
What to do
REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS AS NECESSARY.
Product
Ford TEMPO · Ford TOPAZ
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →