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Ford Truck Safety Recalls |
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1978 FORD TRUCK WHEELS |
Build Years/Makes/Models: |
1978 FORD F100
1978 FORD F150
1978 FORD BRONCO |
Units
affected: |
17,000 |
Recall
Number: |
78V023000 |
Owner Notification Date: |
April 3, 1978 |
Recall Creation Date: |
October 12, 1979 |
Component Description: |
Wheels |
Manufacturer Involved in This
Recall: |
Ford Motor Company |
Manufacturer Responsible for This
Recall: |
Ford Motor Company |
Report Received Date: |
January 30, 1978 |
Summary:
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Some of the steel wheels on
the involved vehicles may have been improperly manufactured. These
wheels, over a period of time, could crack in the wheel rim area through
normal operation, without prior warning. |
Consequence: |
a cracked wheel could cause
rapid loss of air from the tire, resulting in loss of vehicle control
and an accident. |
Remedy:
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Dealer will inspect and, if
necessary, replace the wheels on the involved vehicles. |
Note:
Vehicle description: Light trucks equipped with 15x6 inch standard or
optional steel styled wheels. |
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