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2003-2005 Ford Cvpi recall: wheels

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 6, 2007. It covers about 109,664 vehicles.

vehicles affected
109,664
reported
Mar 6, 2007
owners notified
Mar 15, 2007
related complaints
76

Wheels

What is wrong
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.
Risk
The cracks can ultimately result in rapid air loss from the tire and could affect vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 number 07V079000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 76 complaints about wheels problems.

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Questions about recall 07V079000

Is there a recall on the 2003-2005 Ford Cvpi wheels?

Yes. Recall 07V079000, reported on March 6, 2007, covers about 109,664 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 07V079000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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