Recall
Ford W9000 — 79V200000
NHTSA ID
79V200000
Make
Ford
Model
W9000
Years Affected
1974
Recall Date
1979-09-11
Component
WHEELS:MULTI PIECE
Units Affected
700
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE CAST HUBS ON SOME OF THE INVOLVED VEHICLES WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED. THEY MAY BE SUBJECT TO HIGH MILEAGE FATIGUE CRACKS AT THE INNER BEARING AREA OR ALONG THE FLANGE PORTIONS TO WHICH THE WHEELS ARE MOUNTED.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT ALUMINUM HUBS AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THEM WITH CAST IRON HUBS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.