NHTSA Recall 85V145000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V145000; Date: Nov. 5, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1984 Ford Tempo; 1985 Ford Tempo; 1984 Mercury Topaz; 1985 Mercury Topaz
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 227,027
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Replace rear suspension bolts as necessary.
Recall Notes:
System: rear suspension bolts. Vehicle description: passenger cars. This is an addendum the NHTSA recall number 85v086000.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 5, 1985
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