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Ford Tempo Recall 85V086: Suspension:Rear

NHTSA campaign 85V086, reported July 3, 1985, 226,729 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 85V086FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Problem
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.
Risk
Remedy
REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS AS NECESSARY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS.

Affected vehicles

Ford Tempo19841985
Mercury Topaz19841985