Vehicle recall 76V183000 · November 16, 1976
Ford Granada and Mercury Monarch
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 76V183000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 16, 1976
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- December 11, 1976
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 34,160
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper arm
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Granada (1976): 1976
- Mercury Monarch (1976): 1976
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