NHTSA recall 81V035000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 81V035000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1981-03-20 |
| Owners notified | 1981-03-12 |
| Component | WHEELS:RIM |
| Units potentially affected | 450 |
What is wrong
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD THE DISC PORTION OF THE WHEEL WELDED TO THE RIM DURING MANUFACTURE. CONSEQUENTLY, THE WHEEL COULD BE SUBJECT TO SUDDEN SEPARATION OF THE RIM AND TIRE FROM THE WHEEL DISC.
The remedy
SUSPECT WHEELS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY, AT NO CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL REAR WHEELS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR WHEELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DRIVER COULD LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL, WITHOUT PRIORWARNING, AND HAVE AN ACCIDENT.
| 1981 FORD EZ250 | Built 1981-02-01 to 1981-02-01. |
|---|---|
| 1981 FORD F350 | Built 1981-02-01 to 1981-02-01. |
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