Campaign 85V-086

Rear suspension control arm-to-spindle attachment bolts may be subject to fracture during use of car

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Defect summary

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.

Remedy

REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS AS NECESSARY.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 85V086000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about suspension on these vehicles: 2, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 85V-086
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
FordTempo1984 to 19852
MercuryTopaz1984 to 19850
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.