NHTSA recall 07V-079 (07V079000)

wheels recall reported March 6, 2007 - about 109,664 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 07V079000
Also written as: 07V-079
Manufacturer number: 07S48
Reported: March 6, 2007
Vehicles affected: ~109,664
Component: wheels

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN POLICE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STEEL WHEELS, SOME OF THE WHEELS MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE RIM NEAR THE WELD LINE THAT CONNECTS THE RIM TO THE DISK.

Why it is dangerous

THE CRACKS CAN ULTIMATELY RESULT IN RAPID AIR LOSS FROM THE TIRE AND COULD AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FOUR ROAD WHEELS AND SPARE WHEEL BASED ON THE WHEEL PART NUMBER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 15, 2007. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-343-5338.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 07V-079 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Ford Cvpi - 2003, 2004, 2005

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.