Wheels

Ford Bronco and 6 more

Reported Aug 7, 197922,500 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Sep 1, 1978 – Oct 1, 1978

The defect

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.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and replace any defective wheels without charge to owner.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Notes

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.

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