Ford, Mercury 1984–1985 Suspension recall
Recalled November 5, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V145000 · Ford
Remedy
REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS AS NECESSARY.
Units
227,027 units
Description
REAR SUPENSION CONTROL ARM-TO-SPINDLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO FRACTURE CAUSING THE REAR SPINDLE TO SEPARATE DURING USE OF CAR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF BOLTS FRACTURE AND REAR SPINDLE DISENGAGES FROM CONTROL ARM, LOSS OF CONTROL WILL BE EXPERIENCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
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 →