Ford F-350, F-250: Not Entered

Affects Ford F-350, F-250 · 1978 — about 915 vehicles.

The hazard

THE 16X5.5 INCH TUBE-TYPE TWO PIECE WHEELS MAY HAVE RIM DIAMETERS WHICH EXCEED FORD SPECIFICATIONS. THIS CONDITION MAY CUASE THE TIRE AND TUBE TO BE OVERSTRESSED DURING TIRE MOUNTING OR TO BE IMPROPERLY MOUNTED. A POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR A TIRE OR TUBE BLOWOUT CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational