NHTSA Campaign #85V086000
1984–1985 Mercury Topaz Recall
Suspension: Rear
Issued March 7, 1985 · Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Affected model years
- 1984, 1985
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- Vehicles affected
- 226,729
- Report received
- March 7, 1985
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.
Remedy
REPLACE REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS AS NECESSARY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. SYSTEM: REAR SUSPENSION BOLTS.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.