NHTSA Recall 78V024000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V024000; Date: Jan. 30, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Ford F250; 1978 Ford F350
Component: Wheels:multi Piece
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 9,000
Recall Summary:
The wheel rim diameters on these vehicles may exceed dimensional specifications. This may cause the tires and tubes to be overstressed during mounting or improperly mounted.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheels, and the tires and tubes mounted on these wheels.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 16x5. 5 inch tube two piecewheels. System: suspension; wheels. Consequences of defect: this condition may result in tire blowout, side ringseparation, loss of vehicle control and an accident. Side ring separation canalso endanger persons near the vehicle.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 5, 1978
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