Vehicle recall 80V072000 · June 9, 1980
Ford Club Wagon, E Series and 2 more models
Certain vehicles were produced with wheel assemblies that may have cracks near the bolt holes in the wheel disc.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain vehicles were produced with wheel assemblies that may have cracks near the bolt holes in the wheel disc. During vehicle use, the cracks could gradually increase and result in partial or complete separation of the wheel and tire assembly from the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect the wheel disc date code and replace those wheels indicating an October 18, 1979 date of manufacture.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: light trucks.system: wheels; wheel assemblies.consequences of defect: separation of the wheel assembly could cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident.note: the driver may be warned of the condition by wheel wobble or vibration.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V072000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 9, 1980
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- July 11, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 12,500
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels › Hubcap/cover
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Club Wagon (1980): 1980
- Ford E Series (1980): 1980
- Ford Econoline (1980): 1980
- Ford F Series (light) (1980): 1980
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