Axle: spindleRecall 86V-148 · Ford and Mercury vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 86V-148 covers 631 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a axle: spindle problem, reported to NHTSA on November 7, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V148000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
LEFT AND/OR RIGHT REAR SPINDLE ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF SPINDLE STEM SEPARATES, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
What to do
The fix
REPLACE REAR SPINDLE.
SYSTEM: REAR SPINDLE. 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.
2 models
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 1986 to October 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.