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Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     FORD / TEMPO     1984-1985
     MERCURY / TOPAZ     1984-1985
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY Mfr's Report Date: JUN 25, 1985
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 85V086000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number of Units Affected: 226729
Summary:
 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.
Consequence:
Remedy:
 REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS AS NECESSARY.
Notes:
 VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS.

 
 

 

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