NHTSA Recall 79V208000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V208000; Date: Sep. 17, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1979 Ford F100; 1979 Ford F150
Component: Wheel
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 40,000
Recall Summary:
A number of wheel assemblies on the involved vehicles may have substandard welds in the area where the disc is attached to the rim. Substandard welds can cause cracks to occur in the wheel assembly. Rapid loss of air pressure in the tire or separation of the wheel rim from the disc could result.
How to Fix:
If separation and loss of air occurs while vehicle is in operation, loss of vehicle control and an accident could occur without prior warning. Corrective action: the dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheels without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks. System: suspension; wheel assembly.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 26, 1979
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