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Ford F-350 Recall 81V035: Wheels:Rim

NHTSA campaign 81V035, reported March 20, 1981, 450 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 81V035FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
WHEELS:RIM
Problem
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE HAD THE DISC PORTION OF THE WHEEL WELDED TO THE RIM DURING MANUFACTURE. CONSEQUENTLY, THE WHEEL COULD BE SUBJECT TO SUDDEN SEPARATION OF THE RIM AND TIRE FROM THE WHEEL DISC.
Risk
Remedy
SUSPECT WHEELS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY, AT NO CHARGE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL REAR WHEELS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR WHEELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DRIVER COULD LOSE VEHICLE CONTROL, WITHOUT PRIORWARNING, AND HAVE AN ACCIDENT.

Affected vehicles

Ford EZ2501981
Ford F-3501981