Make : FORD | Model : LTD | Year : 1981 |
Build Dates : 19810501 - 19811001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 82V135000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19830118 | Date Received by ODI: 19821228 | Date Added to Database: 19830117 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4361 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED FROM STEEL WITH MATERIAL THICKNESS BELOW THE MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS FOR POLICE DUTY. THIS COULD LEAD TO CRACKS DEVELOPING IN THE CONTROL ARMS, AND EVENTUALLY, THE POSSIBILITY OF FRACTURE OF AN ARM. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL NEW REAR SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARMS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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