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NHTSA recall 78V023000

Wheels

Ford Bronco and 2 more

Reported Jan 30, 197817,000 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Oct 1, 1977 – Nov 1, 1977

The defect

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.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheels on the involved vehicles.

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

Vehicle description: light trucks equipped with 15X6 inch standard or optionalsteel styled wheels.system: suspension; wheels.consequences of defect: a cracked wheel could cause rapid loss of air from thetire, resulting in loss of vehicle control and an accident.

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