Wheels: multi pieceRecall 78V-024 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 78V-024 covers 9,000 Ford vehicles for a wheels: multi piece problem, reported to NHTSA on January 30, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V024000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE WHEELS, AND THE TIRES AND TUBES MOUNTED ON THESE WHEELS.
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.
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 November 1, 1977 to December 1, 1977. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.