NHTSA Recall 07V079000: Wheels
FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 109,664 vehicles. It affects 2003–2005 Ford Cvpi.
| NHTSA campaign | 07V079000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 07S48 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Report received | March 6, 2007 |
| Owner notification | March 15, 2007 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
Ford recall no. 07s48. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 07V079000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.