Thunderbird V6-232 3.8L SC (1989)
Technical Service Bulletin # 89S64
Date: 890601
Recall - Rear Suspension Knuckle Replacement
June, 1989
TO:
Selected North American Ford and Lincoln-Mercury Product Dealers and Affiliated Ford Motor Companies
SUBJECT:
Safety Recall 89S64 - 1989 Thunderbird and Cougar, Rear Suspension Knuckles
AFFECTED
1989 Thunderbirds and Cougars built from January 10
VEHICLES
through January 20, 1989.
REASONS FOR
IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES.
RECALL 133
suspect knuckles were installed on the affected cars during the build period.
Improperly heat treated knuckles could fracture at high mileage without warning. Fracture of a knuckle while driving could
result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash.
IVO PARTS ORDER
Dealers are not to order parts for recall until you have
FREE LOANER CAR
inspected a car and found a suspect coded knuckle.
At that time, dealers should:
*
Submit an IVO order for the parts.
*
Give the owner the use of a free loaner car until the recall is completed.
NOTE:
These cars are also affected by Recall 89S63 - Tension Strut Nut Replacement. Complete all required recall
service during one visit by the owner.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I
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Administrative Information
Attachment II
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Labor Allowances
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Car Rental (Form 1863)
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Parts Ordering Information
Attachment III
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Technical Information
Attachment I
CARES/OASIS
Dealers in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
must use CARES or OASIS to determine if a vehicle is eligible for this recall.
PLEASE NOTE
CORRECT ALL VEHICLES IN STOCK BEFORE DELIVERY
PROMPTLY
Affected vehicles on the enclosed list and all other
CORRECT
eligible vehicles which are brought to your dealership.
DEALER-OWNER
Immediately contact any owner to whom you have sold an
CONTACT
involved vehicle but whose name is not on the list. Give
owner a copy of the Owner Letter.
DISTRICT/FORD
Advise district office or supervising Ford location if:
CONTACT
- an owner cannot be contacted.
- an owner does not make a service date.
Discuss with your Field Service Engineer or supervising Ford location any recall concerns you may have.
REPORTING
Only the Ford 1864 will be accepted for reimbursement under
COMPLETIONS
this program. Upon completion of the required service, the
AND
Form 1864 must be completely filled out and signed by
