1978 FORD F-250 RECALL - #78V024000
RECALL FOR WHEELS : MULTI PIECE
THE WHEEL RIM DIAMETERS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY EXCEED DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS. THIS MAY CAUSE THE TIRES AND TUBES TO BE OVERSTRESSED DURING MOUNTING OR IMPROPERLY MOUNTED.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 FORD F-250 |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1977 - 12/1/1977 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
4/5/1978 |
| # Affected |
9,000 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS:MULTI PIECE |
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| Description |
THE WHEEL RIM DIAMETERS ON THESE VEHICLES MAY EXCEED DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS. THIS MAY CAUSE THE TIRES AND TUBES TO BE OVERSTRESSED DURING MOUNTING OR IMPROPERLY MOUNTED. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE WHEELS, AND THE TIRES AND TUBES MOUNTED ON THESE WHEELS. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 16X5.5 INCH TUBE TWO PIECEWHEELS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION MAY RESULT IN TIRE BLOWOUT, SIDE RINGSEPARATION, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. SIDE RING SEPARATION CANALSO ENDANGER PERSONS NEAR THE VEHICLE. |
| See also |
1978 FORD F-250 Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1978 FORD F-250 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1978 FORD F-250 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, COLUMN SHIFT
1978 FORD F-250 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, CARBURETOR SYSTEM
1978 FORD F-250 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, COLUMN SHIFT
1978 FORD F-250 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
1978 FORD F-250 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1978 FORD F-250 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
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