OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

88V030000

Suspension:rear:springs:coil Springs

Reported Mar 11, 1988 · FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Summary

TWO TORSION SPRINGS ATTACHED TO REAR SUSPENSION CONTROL ARMS MAY FRACTURE AND RUB AGAINST A REAR TIRE.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF TIRE INFLATIONPRESSURE WITH POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

INSTALL TORSION SPRING SEATS TO RESTRICT THE SPRINGS FROM CONTACTING THE TIRE IF THEY SHOULD FRACTURE.

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION/TORSION SPRINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

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