Recall campaign79V185000
Recall 79V185000: 1979 Ford E100 and 6 other models
Wheels
- Report received
- Aug 7, 1979
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 22,500vehicles
- Model years
- 1979
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1979 Ford Bronco2 complaints
- 1979 Ford Club Wagon0 complaints
- 1979 Ford E-1500 complaints
- 1979 Ford E1000 complaints
- 1979 Ford Econoline1 complaints
- 1979 Ford F-1502 complaints
- 1979 Ford F1002 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.