NHTSA recall 95V-194 (95V194000)

suspension recall reported October 11, 1995 - about 57,000 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 95V194000
Also written as: 95V-194
Reported: October 11, 1995
Vehicles affected: ~57,000
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 95V-194 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Crown Victoria - 1993, 1994

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