Recalls for TERCEL TOYOTA, TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD., SUSPENSION:REAR, Mar 10, 1986
A recall was issued on Mar 10, 1986 for TERCEL TOYOTA, manufactured by TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD., in response to SUSPENSION:REAR problems. 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.. Follwoing is the summary of corrective actions taken: RUST PROOF OR REPLACE LOWER CONTROL ARMS. (OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN IN MAY 1986).SYSTEM: LOWER CONTROL ARMS. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.