NHTSA Campaign Id 86V038000; Date: Mar. 10, 1986
1980 Toyota Tercel; 1981 Toyota Tercel; 1982 Toyota Tercel
Component: Suspension:rear
Manufactured by: Toyota Motor Co. , Ltd.
Affected Units:: 359,000
The lower control arms, which support the rear wheels, are subject to corrosion if operated in areas where a large amount of road salt is used to aid in snow and ice removal. Consequence of defect: continuous exposure to road salt may cause corrosion failure of the lower control arm affecting vehicle operation; this could result in loss of control and an accident.
Rust proof or replace lower control arms. (owner notification will begin in may 1986).
System: lower control arms. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 1, 1986
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