Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #79V208000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V208000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 40,000 affected units, WHEELS:SINGLE, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V208000

Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1979-09-17T00:00:00

Subject: Wheels:single

Component: Wheels

Potentially Affected Units: 40,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 79V208000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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