Other: labelsRecall 79V-062 · 1978 Ford Fiesta
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 79V-062 covers 83,000 1978 Ford Fiesta for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on March 1, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V062000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTIN AND RIMS". TIRE PLACARDS MAY LIST INCORRECT INFORMATION IN REGARD TO INFLATION PRESSURES.
The fix
REVISED TIRE PLACARDS WILL BE PROVIDED FOR INSTALLATION BY OWNERS OR DEALERS, WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; TIRE PLACARDS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: REFERENCE TO THE INCORRECT INFORMATION MAY RESULT INOVERLOADING OF THE TIRES, WHICH COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT.
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.