1985 FORD TEMPO RECALL - #85V086000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR
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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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1985 FORD TEMPO |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1983 - 10/1/1984 |
| Recalled on |
7/9/1985 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
226,729 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS AS NECESSARY. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS. |
| See also |
1985 FORD TEMPO Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, MODULE
1985 FORD TEMPO Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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