Recall
Ford Thunderbird — 89V080000
NHTSA ID
89V080000
Make
Ford
Model
Thunderbird
Years Affected
1989
Recall Date
1989-05-19
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
Units Affected
10,600
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES COULD EXPERIENCE HIGH MILEAGE FATIGUE CRACKS AND EVENTUAL FRACTURE.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN REAR SUSPENSION FAILURE AT THEAFFECTED WHEEL WITH AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON CONTROL OF THE CAR, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE KNUCKLES THAT HAVE THE AFFECTED LOT CODES.