1979 FORD ECONOLINE RECALL - #79V185000
RECALL FOR WHEELS
THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY MAY CONTAIN SUBSTANDARD WELDS IN THE AREA WHERE THE DISC IS ATTACHED TO THE RIM. AS A RESULT, CRACKS CAN FORM IN THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY, CAUSING AIR LOSS AND AN UNDERINFLATED TIRE.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1979 FORD ECONOLINE |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1978 - 10/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
10/9/1979 |
| # Affected |
22,500 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS |
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| Description |
THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY MAY CONTAIN SUBSTANDARD WELDS IN THE AREA WHERE THE DISC IS ATTACHED TO THE RIM. AS A RESULT, CRACKS CAN FORM IN THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY, CAUSING AIR LOSS AND AN UNDERINFLATED TIRE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE WHEELS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 15 X 5.5K WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.SYSTEM: WHEELS; WHEEL ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOW TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES COULD CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, IF THE SPOT WELDS FAIL, THE RIM AND TIRECOULD SEPARATE FROM THE WHEEL DISC, WITH CONSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL ANDACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1979 FORD ECONOLINE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1979 FORD ECONOLINE Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1979 FORD ECONOLINE Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
1979 FORD ECONOLINE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
1979 FORD ECONOLINE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1979 FORD ECONOLINE Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS, UNDERBODY SHIELDS
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