NHTSA Campaign 94E036000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER
Issued by MONROE AUTO CORP. · Reported Nov 25, 1994 · 98,000 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE ARC WELDS ON THE SWAY BAR BRACKET, WHERE IT ATTACHES TO THE STRUT RESERVE TUBE, DID NOT FUSE PROPERLY.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
MONROE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STRUT FREE OF CHARGE.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | TAURUS | 1986 | 98,000 |
| FORD | TAURUS | 1987 | 98,000 |
| FORD | TAURUS | 1988 | 98,000 |
| FORD | TAURUS | 1989 | 98,000 |
| FORD | TAURUS | 1990 | 98,000 |
| FORD | TAURUS | 1991 | 98,000 |
| FORD | TAURUS | 1992 | 98,000 |
| FORD | TAURUS | 1993 | 98,000 |
| FORD | TAURUS | 1994 | 98,000 |
| MERCURY | SABLE | 1986 | 98,000 |
| MERCURY | SABLE | 1987 | 98,000 |
| MERCURY | SABLE | 1988 | 98,000 |
| MERCURY | SABLE | 1989 | 98,000 |
| MERCURY | SABLE | 1990 | 98,000 |
| MERCURY | SABLE | 1991 | 98,000 |
| MERCURY | SABLE | 1992 | 98,000 |
| MERCURY | SABLE | 1993 | 98,000 |
| MERCURY | SABLE | 1994 | 98,000 |
| MONROE | STRUTS | 98,000 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 94E036000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.