Recall 90V-159
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1990 Ford Taurus: Wheels (hubcap/cover).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 90V-159
- Reported
- August 28, 1990
- Vehicles affected
- 1,212 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Wheels may contain cracks that could propogate in raised portion of wheel center.
The risk
Under severe duty, this could result in eventualseparation of wheel rim from center with loss of control and possibly acollision.
The fix
Replace wheels with wheels of a revised design.
Notes from the manufacturer
System: steel wheels.vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with police vehicle option packageand 14 x 5.5" heavy-duty steel wheel.
Affected vehicles
- Ford Taurus 1990