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Safety recall · 76V183000

Suspension: upper arm Ford, Mercury recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on November 16, 1976. It covers about 34,160 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
76V183000
Reported
Nov 16, 1976
Vehicles
34,160
Area
Suspension

Contacts

Ford campaign no 215. Possibility that vehicles were built with improperlymatched components which secure the front suspension upper arms to the bodystructure. If this condition exists, it could result in cracking of the innerfender apron at the mounting bolt holes. These cracks could grow with extendedvehicle usage and, ultimately, permit fasteners to pull through the apronresulting in separation of the suspension upper arm. Complete separation ofthe suspension upper arm could result in a loss of steering control. (Correctby inspecting and installing suspension upper arm flange nuts where necessary).Passenger vehicle.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford, Mercury dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 76V183000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1976 Ford Granada05D
1976 Mercury Monarch05C

Questions

Is the 76V183000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 76V183000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 76V183000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on November 16, 1976. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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