NHTSA Recall 78V024000
Filed by Ford Motor Company. Component: Wheels. Reported 1978-01-30. An estimated 9,000 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.