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Ford Taurus Recall 86V148: Suspension:Rear:Axle:Spindle

NHTSA campaign 86V148, reported November 7, 1986, 631 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 86V148FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Problem
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.
Risk
Remedy
REPLACE REAR SPINDLE.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR SPINDLE. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Ford Taurus1987
Mercury Sable1987