FORD TEMPO 1984: SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V145000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | TEMPO | 1984 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1985-11-05 | 1985-11-05 | 1985-11-13 |
Production Dates: 1983-10-01 - 1984-08-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 227027
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS AS NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. THIS IS AN ADDENDUM THE NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 85V086000.
