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  Defect Investigation of Front Suspension Coil Spring Failure

Investigation of Front Suspension Coil Spring Failure

Subject: Front suspension coil spring failure
Components covered:
  • Suspension
Investigations Summary: This investigation was opened on Nov. 26, 1997. It was closed on May. 13, 1998. Note: this investigation has resulted in a vehicle safety recall.
Alleged the front suspension coil springs may fracture, permitting suspension collapse, possible tire puncture and the potential for compromise to vehicle safety
Vehicles Affected by this investigation:
  • 1993 Ford Taurus

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