1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD RECALL - #89V080000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : SPRINGS
IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES COULD EXPERIENCE HIGH MILEAGE FATIGUE CRACKS AND EVENTUAL FRACTURE.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1989 - 1/1/1989 |
| Recalled on |
6/5/1989 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
6/9/1989 |
| # Affected |
10,600 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS |
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| Description |
IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES COULD EXPERIENCE HIGH MILEAGE FATIGUE CRACKS AND EVENTUAL FRACTURE. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD RESULT IN REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE AT THEAFFECTED WHEEL WITH AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON CONTROL OF THE CAR, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE KNUCKLES THAT HAVE THE AFFECTED LOT CODES. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS. |
| See also |
1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, CALIPER
1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
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