Make : FORD | Model : BRONCO | Year : 1978 |
Build Dates : 19771001 - 19771101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 78V023000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19780403 | Date Received by ODI: 19780130 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: WHEELS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 17000 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
SOME OF THE STEEL WHEELS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THESE WHEELS, OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, COULD CRACK IN THE WHEEL RIM AREA THROUGH NORMAL OPERATION, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE WHEELS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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