Recall
Ford Tempo — 85V086000
NHTSA ID
85V086000
Make
Ford
Model
Tempo
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1985-07-03
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Units Affected
226,729
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.