Campaign 90V-159

Wheels may contain cracks that could propogate in raised portion of wheel center

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Defect summary

WHEELS MAY CONTAIN CRACKS THAT COULD PROPOGATE IN RAISED PORTION OF WHEEL CENTER.

Consequence

UNDER SEVERE DUTY, THIS COULD RESULT IN EVENTUALSEPARATION OF WHEEL RIM FROM CENTER WITH LOSS OF CONTROL AND POSSIBLY ACOLLISION.

Remedy

REPLACE WHEELS WITH WHEELS OF A REVISED DESIGN.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEEL WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH POLICE VEHICLE OPTION PACKAGEAND 14 X 5.5" HEAVY-DUTY STEEL WHEEL.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 90V159000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about wheels on these vehicles: 7, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 90V-159
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
FordTaurus19907
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.