Recalls › 80V072000

NHTSA recall 80V072000

Wheels › Hubcap/cover

Ford Club Wagon and 3 more

Reported Jun 9, 198012,500 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Oct 1, 1979 – Apr 1, 1980

The defect

Certain vehicles were produced with wheel assemblies that may have cracks near the bolt holes in the wheel disc. During vehicle use, the cracks could gradually increase and result in partial or complete separation of the wheel and tire assembly from the vehicle.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect the wheel disc date code and replace those wheels indicating an october 18, 1979 date of manufacture.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford Club Wagon
1980
Ford Econoline
1980
Ford E Series
1980
Ford F Series (light)
1980

Notes

Vehicle description: light trucks.system: wheels; wheel assemblies.consequences of defect: separation of the wheel assembly could cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident.note: the driver may be warned of the condition by wheel wobble or vibration.