Recall 86V038000: 1980–1982 Toyota Tercel

Report received

Mar 10, 1986

Manufacturer

Toyota motor co., ltd.

Potentially affected

359,000vehicles

Model years

1980–1982

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Remedy

Rust proof or replace lower control arms. (owner notification will begin in may 1986).

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1980 Toyota Tercel0 complaints
• 1981 Toyota Tercel0 complaints
• 1982 Toyota Tercel2 complaints