Tires: beadRecall 71V-129 · Ford and Mercury vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 71V-129 covers 2,526 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a tires: bead problem, reported to NHTSA on August 2, 1971.
Source: NHTSA recall 71V129000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
FORD CAMPAIGN NO H-47.POSSIBILITY THAT FIRESTONE TIRES SIZEB78-14 WEREBUILT WITH INCORRECT TIRE CORD.CONDITION MAY CAU SE TIRES EARLY IN THEIRSERVICE LIFE TO HAVE SUDDEN AIR LEAKSIN SIDEWALL WITH RAPID LOSS OF PRESSURE.(CORRECT BY REPLACIN G WHERE NECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 1971 to July 1, 1971. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.