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NHTSA recall 85V145000

Suspension › Rear

Ford Tempo and 1 more

Reported Nov 5, 1985227,027 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Oct 1, 1983 – Aug 1, 1984

The defect

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.

The remedy

Replace rear suspension bolts as necessary.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford Tempo
19841985
Mercury Topaz
19841985

Notes

System: rear suspension bolts. Vehicle description: passenger cars. This IS an addendum the nhtsa recall number 85v086000.