NHTSA Recall 80V072000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V072000; Date: Jun. 9, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Ford Club Wagon; 1980 Ford E Series; 1980 Ford Econoline; 1980 Ford F Series (light)
Component: Wheels:center Section
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 12,500
Recall Summary:
Certain vehicles were produced with wheel assemblies that may have cracks near the bolt holes in the wheel disc. During vehicle use, the cracks could gradually increase and result in partial or complete separation of the wheel and tire assembly from the vehicle.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect the wheel disc date code and replace those wheels indicating an October 18, 1979 date of manufacture.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: light trucks. System: wheels; wheel assemblies. Consequences of defect: separation of the wheel assembly could cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident. Note: the driver may be warned of the condition by wheel wobble or vibration.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 11, 1980
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