1978 FORD FIESTA RECALL - #78V223000
RECALL FOR WHEELS
THE INVOLVED WHEELS CONTAIN MISLOCATED STEM HOLES. THIS MAY ALLOW AIR LEAKAGE AT THE TIRE VALVE STEM, UNDER HIGH SPEED DRIVING CONDITIONS.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1978 FORD FIESTA |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1978 - 7/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Owners Notified on |
10/15/1978 |
| # Affected |
18,000 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS |
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| Description |
THE INVOLVED WHEELS CONTAIN MISLOCATED STEM HOLES. THIS MAY ALLOW AIR LEAKAGE AT THE TIRE VALVE STEM, UNDER HIGH SPEED DRIVING CONDITIONS. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING WHEELS WITH WHEELS HAVING THE PROPER VALVE STEM HOLES, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4.50X12 INCH STEELWHEELS.SYSTEM: WHEELS; STEM HOLES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF AIR IN TIRE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT.NOTE: SHOULD SIGNIFICANT AIR LOSS OCCUR, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR SHOULD DETECT ACHANGE IN VEHICLE HANDLING. IF THE VEHICLE CONTINUES TO BE OPERATED AT HIGHSPEEDS, TIRE AIR LOSS COULD CONTINUE AND RESULT IN STEERING "PULL", TIREOVERHEATING OR TIRE FAILURE. |
| See also |
1978 FORD FIESTA Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER
1978 FORD FIESTA Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
Nov 01, 1995 - 034530 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
UNKNOWN
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