Recall
Ford E100 — 79V185000
NHTSA ID
79V185000
Make
Ford
Model
E100
Years Affected
1979
Recall Date
1979-08-07
Component
WHEELS
Units Affected
22,500
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE ANY DEFECTIVE WHEELS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.