Make : FORD | Model : TEMPO | Year : 1984 |
Build Dates : 19830601 - 19841001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V086000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19850703 | Date Added to Database: 19850709 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 226729 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARM-TO-SPINDLE ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY BE SUBJECT TO FRACTURE DURING USE OF CAR. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF BOLTS FRACTURE, REAR SPINDLE COULD DISENGAGE FROM CONTROL ARM AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS AS NECESSARY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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