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1972 FORD L SERIES (HEAVY) Recall - Campaign #79V200000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1972 FORD L SERIES (HEAVY) RECALL - #79V200000

RECALL FOR WHEELS : MULTI PIECE

THE CAST HUBS ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THEY MAY BE SUBJECT TO HIGH MILEAGE FATIGUE CRACKS AT THE INNER BEARING AREA OR ALONG THE FLANGE PORTIONS TO WHICH THE WHEELS ARE MOUNTED.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 1972 FORD L SERIES (HEAVY)
Manufacturer FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufactured between 10/1/1972 - 2/1/1975
Recalled on 12/11/1979
Influenced by FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Owners Notified on 2/28/1980
# Affected 700
Recalled for WHEELS:MULTI PIECE
Description THE CAST HUBS ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THEY MAY BE SUBJECT TO HIGH MILEAGE FATIGUE CRACKS AT THE INNER BEARING AREA OR ALONG THE FLANGE PORTIONS TO WHICH THE WHEELS ARE MOUNTED.
Consequences
Corrective action DEALER WILL INSPECT ALUMINUM HUBS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM WITH CAST IRON HUBS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 12,000 LB. FRONT AXLES AND CASTALUMINUM FRONT WHEEL HUBS.SYSTEM: WHEELS; CAST HUBS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED OPERATION COULD LEAD TO A SEPARATION OF THEWHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULDFOLLOW.
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