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NHTSA recall 77V199000

Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Ford Thunderbird

Reported Nov 15, 1977400 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANY

The defect

The involved vehicles may have been equipped with cast aluminum wheels with inadequate lug nut counterbore depths. This condition may not provide sufficient lug nut thread engagement. The lug nuts may loosen and fall off, allowing the wheel to separate from the vehicle.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and, if neessary, will replace the wheels without charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford Thunderbird
1978

Notes

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; wheels.consequences of defect: wheel separation during vehicle operation could causeloss of vehicle control and an accident.note: unusual vehicle vibration and noise may alert the driver to the loosewheel condition.