MERCURY COUGAR 1989: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V081000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MERCURY | COUGAR | 1989 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1989-06-09 | 1989-05-19 | 1989-06-05 |
Production Dates: 1988-07-01 - 1989-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 113200
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
DUE TO CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CALIPER OF THE INBOARD FRONT WHEEL AND THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR, THERE MAY BE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL FOLLOWING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS.
THIS COULD CAUSE A REDUCTION IN BRAKE PERFORMANCETHAT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
INSTALL ACORN TYPE FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT NUTS TO ELIMINATE STABILIZER BAR TO BRAKE CALIPER CONTACT.
SYSTEM: BRAKES/SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
