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NHTSARecalled Mar 10, 1986 · #86V038000

SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:CONTROL ARM

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:CONTROL ARM
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Toyota Motor Corporation
Model numbers
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UPCs
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What you should do

RUST PROOF OR REPLACE LOWER CONTROL ARMS. (OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN IN MAY 1986).

View the official CPSC notice