Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #86V006000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 86V006000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 38,947 affected units, SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
There may be inadequate welding in some underbody structural areas, including those at the rear suspension attachments, which may cause it to separate. consequence of defect: if rear suspension attachments should separate from the underbody during vehicle use, the axle could shift during acceleration or braking and may adversely affect the steering control which may lead to an accident.
Corrective Action
Reinforce suspect weld locations and modify to prevent weld failure.