NHTSA Recall 86V006000
NHTSA Campaign Id 86V006000; Date: Jan. 22, 1986
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 Ford Aerostar
Component: Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 38,947
Recall Summary:
There may be inadequate welding in some underbody structural areas, including those at the rear suspension attachments, which may cause it to separate. Consequence of defect: if rear suspension attachments should separate from the underbody during vehicle use, the axle could shift during acceleration or braking and may adversely affect the steering control which may lead to an accident.
How to Fix:
Reinforce suspect weld locations and modify to prevent weld failure.
Recall Notes:
System: underbody/rear suspension. Vehicle description: vans and wagons.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 3, 1986
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