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1979 FORD E-150 Recall - Campaign #79V185000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1979 FORD E-150 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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Vehicle 1979 FORD E-150
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
 
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
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 E-150 Recall for SEAT BELTS, REAR/OTHER

1979 FORD E-150 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES

1979 FORD E-150 Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS, UNDERBODY SHIELDS

1979 FORD E-150 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
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