Suspension: rearRecall 86V-038 · 1980–1982 Toyota Tercel
TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD. recall 86V-038 covers 359,000 1980–1982 Toyota Tercel for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V038000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE LOWER CONTROL ARMS, WHICH SUPPORT THE REAR WHEELS, ARE SUBJECT TO CORROSION IF OPERATED IN AREAS WHERE A LARGE AMOUNT OF ROAD SALT IS USED TO AID IN SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT MAY CAUSE CORROSION FAILURE OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM AFFECTING VEHICLE OPERATION; THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
RUST PROOF OR REPLACE LOWER CONTROL ARMS. (OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN IN MAY 1986).
SYSTEM: LOWER CONTROL ARMS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1979 to July 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.