WheelsRecall 78V-223 · 1978 Ford Fiesta
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 78V-223 covers 18,000 1978 Ford Fiesta for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on October 11, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V223000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INVOLVED WHEELS CONTAIN MISLOCATED STEM HOLES. THIS MAY ALLOW AIR LEAKAGE AT THE TIRE VALVE STEM, UNDER HIGH SPEED DRIVING CONDITIONS.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING WHEELS WITH WHEELS HAVING THE PROPER VALVE STEM HOLES, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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.
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 March 1, 1978 to July 1, 1978. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.