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1978 FORD TRUCK WHEELS: MULTI-PIECE |
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Build Years/Makes/Models: |
1978 FORD F250
1978 FORD F350 |
| Units
affected: |
9,000 |
| Recall
Number: |
78V024000 |
| Owner Notification Date: |
April 5, 1978 |
| Recall Creation Date: |
October 12, 1979 |
| Component Description: |
Wheels: Multi-Piece |
| Manufacturer Involved in This
Recall: |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufacturer Responsible for This
Recall: |
Ford Motor Company |
| Report Received Date: |
January 30, 1978 |
| Summary:
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The wheel rim diameters on
these vehicles may exceed dimensional specifications. This may cause the
tires and tubes to be overstressed during mounting or improperly
mounted. |
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Consequence: |
this condition may result
in tire blowout, side ring separation, loss of vehicle control and an
accident. Side ring separation can also endanger persons near the
vehicle. |
| Remedy:
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The dealer will inspect
and, if necessary, replace the wheels, and the tires and tubes mounted
on these wheels. |
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Note:
Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 16x5.5 inch tube two piece
wheels. |
