NHTSA Recall 79V185000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V185000; Date: Aug. 7, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Ford Bronco; 1979 Ford Club Wagon; 1979 Ford E100; 1979 Ford E150; 1979 Ford Econoline; 1979 Ford F100; 1979 Ford F150
Component: Wheel
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 22,500
Recall Summary:
The wheel assembly may contain substandard welds in the area where the disc is attached to the rim. As a result, cracks can form in the wheel assembly, causing air loss and an underinflated tire.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and replace any defective wheels without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 15 x 5. 5k wheel assemblies. System: wheels; wheel assembly. Consequences of defect: low tire inflation pressures could cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident. Also, if the spot welds fail, the rim and tirecould separate from the wheel disc, with consequent loss of control andaccident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 9, 1979
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