NHTSA campaign 89V080000
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 89V080000
IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES COULD EXPERIENCE HIGH MILEAGE FATIGUE CRACKS AND EVENTUAL FRACTURE.
Reported 05/19/1989
What can happen
THIS COULD RESULT IN REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE AT THEAFFECTED WHEEL WITH AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON CONTROL OF THE CAR, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Repair
REPLACE KNUCKLES THAT HAVE THE AFFECTED LOT CODES.
Components
- Suspension: Rear: Springs
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.