FLEETWOOD TAURUS 1993: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
| Make : FLEETWOOD | Model : TAURUS | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 1994-01-01 - 1994-11-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 94E036000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1994-12-15 | Date Received by ODI: 1994-11-25 | Date Added to Database: 1994-12-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 98000 | ||
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Summary:
THE ARC WELDS ON THE SWAY BAR BRACKET, WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE STRUT RESERVE TUBE, DID NOT FUSE PROPERLY. |
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Consequence:
OVER TIME, A PORTION OF THE BRACKET CAN TEAR AWAY FROM THE STRUT, FALLING INTO AND PUNCTURING THE TIRE OR CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
MONROE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STRUT FREE OF CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | E Report | |
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Notes:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET SHOCK ABSORBERS FOR 1986 - 1994 FORD TAURUS AND MERCURY SABLE PASSENGER CARS; PART 71780, 81780.IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT MONROE AT 1-800-521-6754. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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