1978 FORD F-150 RECALL - #78V023000
RECALL FOR WHEELS
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 FORD F-150 |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1977 - 11/1/1977 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
4/3/1978 |
| # Affected |
17,000 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE WHEELS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 15X6 INCH STANDARD OR OPTIONALSTEEL STYLED WHEELS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A CRACKED WHEEL COULD CAUSE RAPID LOSS OF AIR FROM THETIRE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1978 FORD F-150 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1978 FORD F-150 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1978 FORD F-150 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, COLUMN SHIFT
1978 FORD F-150 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, CARBURETOR SYSTEM
1978 FORD F-150 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, COLUMN SHIFT
1978 FORD F-150 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1978 FORD F-150 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1978 FORD F-150 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
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