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Lincoln Continental Recall 88V030: Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil Springs

NHTSA campaign 88V030, reported March 11, 1988, 8,848 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V030FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Problem
TWO TORSION SPRINGS ATTACHED TO REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARMS MAY FRACTURE AND RUB AGAINST A REAR TIRE.
Risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF TIRE INFLATIONPRESSURE WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL TORSION SPRING SEATS TO RESTRICT THE SPRINGS FROM CONTACTING THE TIRE IF THEY SHOULD FRACTURE.
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION/TORSION SPRINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Affected vehicles

Lincoln Continental1988