Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #78V237000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V237000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 800 affected units, WHEELS:SINGLE, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

The existing 14x5.5 inch wheels will be replaced with 14x6.0 inch wheels.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V237000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1978-10-23T00:00:00

Subject: Wheels:single

Component: Wheels

Potentially Affected Units: 800

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The existing 14x5.5 inch wheels will be replaced with 14x6.0 inch wheels.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-zh6z_9533_rb4a

NHTSA ID: 78V237000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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