Recall
Mercury Cougar — 89V081000
NHTSA ID
89V081000
Make
Mercury
Model
Cougar
Years Affected
1989
Recall Date
1989-05-19
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Units Affected
113,200
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
DUE TO CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CALIPER OF THE INBOARD FRONT WHEEL AND THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR, THERE MAY BE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL FOLLOWING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE A REDUCTION IN BRAKE PERFORMANCETHAT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL ACORN TYPE FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT NUTS TO ELIMINATE STABILIZER BAR TO BRAKE CALIPER CONTACT.