Mercury Topaz (1984) – 85V145000

Defect Description For Recall

Rear Supension Control Arm-To-Spindle Attachment Bolts May Be Subject To Fracture Causing The Rear Spindle To Separate During Use Of Car. Consequence Of Defect: If Bolts Fracture And Rear Spindle Disengages From Control Arm, Loss Of Control Will Be Experience Which May Result In An Accident.

Make Of Vehicle

MERCURY

Model Of Vehicle

TOPAZ

Year

1984

Recall Campaign Number

85V145000

Component Description

Suspension:Rear

Effect Of Defect

Fix Defect

Replace Rear Suspension Bolts As Necessary.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Start Of Manufacture

19831001

End Of Manufacture

19840801

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

227027

Date Owners Notified

19851105

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Date Report Received

19851105

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard