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Safety recall · 90V159000

Wheels: hubcap / cover Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on August 28, 1990. It covers about 1,212 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
90V159000
Reported
Aug 28, 1990
Vehicles
1,212
Area
Wheels & tires

The problem

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

The risk

Under severe duty, this could result in eventualseparation of wheel rim from center with loss of control and possibly acollision.

The fix

REPLACE WHEELS WITH WHEELS OF A REVISED DESIGN.

Contacts

System: steel wheels.Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with police vehicle option packageand 14 x 5.5" Heavy-duty steel wheel.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 90V159000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1990 Ford Taurus08D

Questions

Is the 90V159000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 90V159000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 90V159000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on August 28, 1990. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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