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Ford Taurus Recall 90V159: Wheels:Hubcap/Cover

NHTSA campaign 90V159, reported August 28, 1990, 1,212 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 90V159FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
Problem
WHEELS MAY CONTAIN CRACKS THAT COULD PROPOGATE IN RAISED PORTION OF WHEEL CENTER.
Risk
UNDER SEVERE DUTY, THIS COULD RESULT IN EVENTUALSEPARATION OF WHEEL RIM FROM CENTER WITH LOSS OF CONTROL AND POSSIBLY ACOLLISION.
Remedy
REPLACE WHEELS WITH WHEELS OF A REVISED DESIGN.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEEL WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS EQUIPPED WITH POLICE VEHICLE OPTION PACKAGEAND 14 X 5.5" HEAVY-DUTY STEEL WHEEL.

Affected vehicles

Ford Taurus1990