NHTSA Recall 78V237000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V237000; Date: Oct. 23, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Ford Ranchero
Component: Wheel
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 800
Recall Summary:
Due to an error in the vehicle assembly computer broadcast program, the involved vehicles were equipped with 14x5. 5 inch wheel rims which were intended for use on passenger cars. The tires were not marked with the information specified by federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars". As a result, a non-compliance exists to this standard.
How to Fix:
The existing 14x5. 5 inch wheels will be replaced with 14x6. 0 inch wheels.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: wheels; single mag. Consequences of defect: use of wrong sized wheel rims could in some casesresult in premature tire wear which could in turn cause loss of air from thetire, loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 30, 1978
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