Ford, Mercury 1989 Suspension recall
Recalled May 19, 1989 · NHTSA recall 89V080000 · Ford
Hazard
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.
Units
10,600 units
Description
IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES COULD EXPERIENCE HIGH MILEAGE FATIGUE CRACKS AND EVENTUAL FRACTURE.
What to do
REPLACE KNUCKLES THAT HAVE THE AFFECTED LOT CODES.
Product
Ford COUGAR · Ford THUNDERBIRD
Manufacturer(s)
Ford Motor Company
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →