FORD F-150 1979: WHEELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V185000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-150 | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-10-09 | 1979-08-07 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1978-09-01 - 1978-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 22500
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE WHEELS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 15 X 5.5K WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.SYSTEM: WHEELS; WHEEL ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOW TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES COULD CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. ALSO, IF THE SPOT WELDS FAIL, THE RIM AND TIRECOULD SEPARATE FROM THE WHEEL DISC, WITH CONSEQUENT LOSS OF CONTROL ANDACCIDENT.
