FORD THUNDERBIRD 1989: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V080000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | THUNDERBIRD | 1989 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1989-06-09 | 1989-05-19 | 1989-06-05 |
Production Dates: 1989-01-01 - 1989-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10600
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES COULD EXPERIENCE HIGH MILEAGE FATIGUE CRACKS AND EVENTUAL FRACTURE.
THIS COULD RESULT IN REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE AT THEAFFECTED WHEEL WITH AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON CONTROL OF THE CAR, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
REPLACE KNUCKLES THAT HAVE THE AFFECTED LOT CODES.
SYSTEM: REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
