Make : FORD | Model : ECONOLINE | Year : 1979 |
Build Dates : 19780901 - 19781001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V185000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19791009 | Date Received by ODI: 19790807 | 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: 22500 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY MAY CONTAIN SUBSTANDARD WELDS IN THE AREA WHERE THE DISC IS ATTACHED TO THE RIM. AS A RESULT, CRACKS CAN FORM IN THE WHEEL ASSEMBLY, CAUSING AIR LOSS AND AN UNDERINFLATED TIRE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE WHEELS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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