NHTSA Recall 78V223000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V223000; Date: Oct. 11, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1978 Ford Fiesta
Component: Wheel
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 18,000
Recall Summary:
The involved wheels contain mislocated stem holes. This may allow air leakage at the tire valve stem, under high speed driving conditions.
How to Fix:
The dealer will replace the existing wheels with wheels having the proper valve stem holes, if necessary, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 4. 50x12 inch steelwheels. System: wheels; stem holes. Consequences of defect: loss of air in tire could cause loss of vehicle controland an accident. Note: should significant air loss occur, the vehicle operator should detect achange in vehicle handling. If the vehicle continues to be operated at highspeeds, tire air loss could continue and result in steering "pull", tireoverheating or tire failure.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 15, 1978
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