TiresRecall 78V-044 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 78V-044 covers 60 Ford vehicles for a tires problem, reported to NHTSA on March 6, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V044000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH LR78-15 "C" LOAD RANGE TRUCK TIRES INSTEAD OF LR78-15 "B" LOAD RANGE PASSENGER CAR TIRES. THE WHEELS PRESENTLY ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE INTENDED FOR USE WITH PASSENGER VEHICLE TIRES AND WERE NOT RATED FOR THE HIGHER MAXIMUM AIR PRESSURE AND LOAD RATINGS MOLDED INTO THE SIDEWALL OF THE LR78-15 "C" LOAD RANGE TRUCK TIRES.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE "C" LOAD RANGE TIRES WITH "B" LOAD RANGE TIRES, WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEELS, TIRES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INFLATION TO THE MAXIMUM PRESSURE STATED ON THESIDEWALL OF THE "C" LOAD RANGE TIRE MAY PRODUCE WHEEL RIM LOADING GREATER THANTHAT INTENDED. THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR WHEEL RIM CRACKING, RESULTING IN RAPIDAIR LOSS, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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 January 1, 1978 to January 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.