TOYOTA TERCEL 1981: SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V038000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| TOYOTA | TERCEL | 1981 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-05-01 | 1986-03-10 | 1986-03-11 |
Production Dates: 1979-08-01 - 1982-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: Toyota Motor Corporation
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 359000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS, WHICH SUPPORT THE REAR WHEELS, ARE SUBJECT TO CORROSION IF OPERATED IN AREAS WHERE A LARGE AMOUNT OF ROAD SALT IS USED TO AID IN SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT MAY CAUSE CORROSION FAILURE OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AFFECTING VEHICLE OPERATION; THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
RUST PROOF OR REPLACE LOWER CONTROL ARMS. "OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN IN MAY 1986".
SYSTEM: LOWER CONTROL ARMS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
