NHTSA Recall # | 43838 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 78V023000 |
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Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Supplier | FORD |
Brand | FORD |
Model | BRONCO |
Model Year | 1978 |
Component | WHEELS |
Date of notification | 03/04/78 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 01/10/77 |
End date of manufacturing | 01/11/77 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 30/01/78 |
Report created | 12/10/79 |
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FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 17000 |
Defect summary | 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. |
Consequence summary | |
Corrective action | Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the wheels on the involved vehicles. |
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. |