Transport CanadaCritical
1983 FORD RANGERTransport Canada Recall #1983031
The official notice
Defect
4X4 VEHICLES ONLY. THE FRONT SUSPENSION ATTACHMENT STUDS USED TO ATTACH THE FRONT COIL SPRINGS TO THE FRONT AXLE AND RADIUS ARMS MAY NOT MEET HARDNESS SPECIFICATIONS. THESE STUDS MAY HAVE BEEN FRACTURED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY OR MAY FRACTURE IN SERVICE RESULTING IN ADVERSLY AFFECTED STEERING CONTROL OR RUPTURE OF A FRONT BRAKE HOSE WITH ASSOCIATED LOSS OF FRONT WHEEL BRAKING.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
No remedy description available.
64 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 461Updated June 10, 2026