Vehicle recall 86V038000 · March 10, 1986
1980-1982 Toyota Tercel
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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).
- Notes
- System: lower control arms. Vehicle description: passenger cars.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V038000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 10, 1986
- Filed by
- TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.
- Owner notification
- May 1, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 359,000
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Suspension › Rear
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Toyota Tercel (1980-1982): 1982, 1981, 1980
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