1979 FORD F-150 RECALL - #79V208000
RECALL FOR WHEELS
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.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1979 FORD F-150 |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1978 - 7/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
12/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
11/26/1979 |
| # Affected |
40,000 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| 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. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEEL ASSEMBLY. |
| See also |
1979 FORD F-150 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
1979 FORD F-150 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1979 FORD F-150 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1979 FORD F-150 Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD
1979 FORD F-150 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, KNUCKLE, SPINDLE, ARM
1979 FORD F-150 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, MOUNTING
1979 FORD F-150 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
1979 FORD F-150 Recall for WHEELS
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