Recall 78V223000 — WHEELS Defect in 1978-1978 FORD FIESTA
RECALL This recall affects up to 18,000 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 78V223000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Vehicles Affected | 18,000 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE INVOLVED WHEELS CONTAIN MISLOCATED STEM HOLES. THIS MAY ALLOW AIR LEAKAGE AT THE TIRE VALVE STEM, UNDER HIGH SPEED DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING WHEELS WITH WHEELS HAVING THE PROPER VALVE STEM HOLES, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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