Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #95V194000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 95V194000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 57,000 affected units, SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:UPPER, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The bolts that attach the front upper control arms to the frame mounting brackets can loosen and fracture at one of the bolt holes causing substantial negative camber and steering pull to the affected side.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the torque levels of the four upper control arm mounting bolts, and if any are loose, the brackets will be inspected for damage. If damage is present, it will be repaired.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 95V194000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1995-10-11T00:00:00

Subject: Suspension:independent front control arm:upper

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 57,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The bolts that attach the front upper control arms to the frame mounting brackets can loosen and fracture at one of the bolt holes causing substantial negative camber and steering pull to the affected side.

Consequence Summary: If the driver's side bracket fractured at both bolt holes, the steering control arm can contact the steering column shaft and result in a loss of steering control increasing the potential for an accident.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the torque levels of the four upper control arm mounting bolts, and if any are loose, the brackets will be inspected for damage. If damage is present, it will be repaired.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 95V194000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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