1986 FORD AEROSTAR RECALL - #86V006000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : SPRINGS : LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
THERE MAY BE INADEQUATE WELDING IN SOME UNDERBODY STRUCTURAL AREAS, INCLUDING THOSE AT THE REAR SUSPENSION ATTACHMENTS, WHICH MAY CAUSE IT TO SEPARATE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF REAR SUSPENSION ATTACHMENTS SHOULD SEPARATE FROM THE UNDERBODY DURING VEHICLE USE, THE AXLE COULD SHIFT DURING ACCELERATION OR BRAKING AND MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE STEERING CONTROL WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1986 FORD AEROSTAR |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1985 - 12/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
1/28/1986 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
3/3/1986 |
| # Affected |
38,947 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
THERE MAY BE INADEQUATE WELDING IN SOME UNDERBODY STRUCTURAL AREAS, INCLUDING THOSE AT THE REAR SUSPENSION ATTACHMENTS, WHICH MAY CAUSE IT TO SEPARATE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF REAR SUSPENSION ATTACHMENTS SHOULD SEPARATE FROM THE UNDERBODY DURING VEHICLE USE, THE AXLE COULD SHIFT DURING ACCELERATION OR BRAKING AND MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE STEERING CONTROL WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REINFORCE SUSPECT WELD LOCATIONS AND MODIFY TO PREVENT WELD FAILURE. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: UNDERBODY/REAR SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS AND WAGONS. |
| See also |
1986 FORD AEROSTAR Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1986 FORD AEROSTAR Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1986 FORD AEROSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1986 FORD AEROSTAR Recall for SEATS
1986 FORD AEROSTAR Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1986 FORD AEROSTAR Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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