Wheels: rimRecall 81V-035 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 81V-035 covers 450 Ford vehicles for a wheels: rim problem, reported to NHTSA on March 20, 1981.
Source: NHTSA recall 81V035000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD THE DISC PORTION OF THE WHEEL WELDED TO THE RIM DURING MANUFACTURE. CONSEQUENTLY, THE WHEEL COULD BE SUBJECT TO SUDDEN SEPARATION OF THE RIM AND TIRE FROM THE WHEEL DISC.
The fix
SUSPECT WHEELS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY, AT NO CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL REAR WHEELS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR WHEELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DRIVER COULD LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL, WITHOUT PRIORWARNING, AND HAVE 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 February 1, 1981 to February 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.