Make : MERCURY | Model : COUGAR | Year : 1989 |
Build Dates : 19890101 - 19890101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V080000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19890609 | Date Received by ODI: 19890519 | Date Added to Database: 19890605 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 10600 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES COULD EXPERIENCE HIGH MILEAGE FATIGUE CRACKS AND EVENTUAL FRACTURE. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE AT THEAFFECTED WHEEL WITH AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON CONTROL OF THE CAR, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE KNUCKLES THAT HAVE THE AFFECTED LOT CODES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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