Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | ||||||||||||||||
94E036000 | MONROE AUTO CORP. | from 01/01/1994 to 11/01/1994 | E (Equipment) | 98000 | 12/15/1994 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 11/25/1994 | 12/01/1994 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The arc welds on the sway bar bracket, where it attaches to the strut reserve tube, did not fuse properly. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Over time, a portion of the bracket can tear away from the strut, falling into and puncturing the tire or causing damage to the wheel, which could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Monroe dealers will replace the strut free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Equipment description: aftermarket shock absorbers for 1986 - 1994 ford taurus and mercury sable passenger cars; part 71780, 81780.if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact monroe at 1-800-521-6754. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||||
9511 | 01/01/1995 | 39127 | Premature wear on the inner edges of rear tires. *tw | 03/16/1995 | |
SUSPENSION - FRONT - MACPHERSON STRUT | |||||
94243 | 11/01/1994 | 37756 | Vehicles may exhibit a clicking noise from the front struts. *tw | 01/06/1995 | |
SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
BC8890950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3031400 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
9556 | 03/01/1995 | 39880 | Premature wear on inner edges of rear tires may be caused by rear camber and toe settings that are not within specification. *tw | 11/01/1995 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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SUSPENSION | ||||||
PE93100 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/02/1993 | 06/30/1994 | POLYCAST ROAD WHEEL CRACKS | ||
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