WheelsRecall 92V-164 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 92V-164 covers 192 Ford vehicles for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on November 10, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V164000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The risk
USING THE WRONG SIZED CLAMPS TO ATTACH THE RIM AND TIREASSEMBLY TO THE WHEEL SPOKES COULD CAUSE THE STUDS THAT ATTACH THE CLAMPS TO THESPOKES TO BEND. IF THE STUDS ARE BENT, THERE IS AN INCREASED RISK OF STUDFRACTURE THAT COULD RESULT IN THE RIM AND TIRE ASSEMBLY BREAKING FROM THEWHEEL.
The fix
REPLACE THE CLAMPS AND STUDS ON THE CAST SPOKE WHEELS.
SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: INCOMPLETE 6000 TO 12000 POUND FRONT GAWR CHASSIS-CABVEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH CAST SPOKE WHEELS.DECRIPTION OF DEFECT: ONE OR MORE OF THE SIX CLAMPS THAT HOLD THE TIRE AND RIMASSEMBLY TO THE CAST SPOKES OF THE FRONT WHEEL MAY HAVE BEEN OF AN INCORRECTSIZE.NOTE: THE F150, F250, F350, F-SUPER DUTY, AND THE BRONCO VEHICLES ARE NOTINVOLVED IN THIS RECALL CAMPAIGN.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.