NHTSA Recall 76V183000
NHTSA Campaign Id 76V183000; Date: Nov. 16, 1976
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 Ford Granada; 1976 Mercury Monarch
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 34,160
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
Ford campaign no 215. Possibility that vehicles were built with improperlymatched components which secure the front suspension upper arms to the bodystructure. If this condition exists, it could result in cracking of the innerfender apron at the mounting bolt holes. These cracks could grow with extendedvehicle usage and, ultimately, permit fasteners to pull through the apronresulting in separation of the suspension upper arm. Complete separation ofthe suspension upper arm could result in a loss of steering control. (correctby inspecting and installing suspension upper arm flange nuts where necessary). Passenger vehicle.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 11, 1976
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