NHTSA Recall 74V118000
NHTSA Campaign Id 74V118000; Date: Aug. 1, 1974
Recalled Vehicles:
1974 Ford Custom; 1974 Ford F100; 1974 Ford LTD; 1974 Ford Torino
Component: Tires:tread/belt
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 35,711
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
Ford campaign no 127. Possibility that the firestone hr78-15 tires installedmay have been undercured during the vulcanizing process. This conditionresults in localized overheating at the tire shoulder or lower sidewall thatcould cause chunking and/or separation, resulting in rapid loss of air duringvehicle operation. (correct by inspecting and replacing tires with new tireswhen necessary). Note0 also see firestone tire & rubber company equipmentcampaign number 74e-017uch. Model domstart domend. Ford 1974mar - 1974jun. Torino 1974jun - 1974jun. F100 1974mar - 1974jun.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 15, 1974
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