Transport CanadaCritical
1989 FORD THUNDERBIRDTransport Canada Recall #1989080
The official notice
Defect
IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES ON THESE VEHICLES COULD EXPERIENCE HIGH MILEAGE FATIGUE CRACKS AND EVENTUAL FRACTURE. SHOULD A FRACTURE OCCUR, THE REAR SUSPENSION AT THAT WHEEL WOULD NOT REMAIN INTACT AND VEHICLE CONTROL COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND SUSPECT REAR SUSPENSION KNUCKLES WILL BE REPLACED.
939 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 89S64Updated June 10, 2026