Recall 97E017000: Suspension, Front, Control Arm

NHTSA recall 97E017000 · announced June 5, 1997 · Suspension · 96 units affected

The problem

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET CONTROL ARMS FOR USE ON 1967-1973 FORD MUSTANG VEHICLES. THE CONTROL ARMS USED ON FORD FAIRLANE VEHICLES WERE SHIPPED WITH ONES INTENDED FOR USE ON THE FORD MUSTANG. THE CONTROL ARMS ARE DIFFERENT IN LENGTH.

The risk

THE INCORRECT CONTROL ARM IS DIFFERENT IN LENGTH AND WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO BE INSTALLED ON A MUSTANG.

What to do

ALL CONTROL ARMS HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH CORRECT LENGTH CONTROL ARMS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION:ALL CONTROL ARMS HAVE BEEN REPLACED.NO FURTHER ACTION IS NEEDED ON THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.