NHTSA recall 86V148000
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
Ford Taurus and 1 more
Reported Nov 7, 1986631 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Oct 1, 1986 – Oct 1, 1986
The defect
Left and/or right rear spindle assemblies may have been improperly heat treated. consequence of defect: if spindle stem separates, loss of vehicle control could occur without prior warning.
The remedy
Replace rear spindle.