Safety Recall NHTSA · 80V072000 Reported June 9, 1980

Wheels:disc:spider

Ford Motor Company · Wheels · 12,500 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
80V072000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Wheels
Vehicles Affected
12,500
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 9, 1980

Defect Summary

Certain vehicles were produced with wheel assemblies that may have cracks near the bolt holes in the wheel disc. During vehicle use, the cracks could gradually increase and result in partial or complete separation of the wheel and tire assembly from the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect the wheel disc date code and replace those wheels indicating an october 18, 1979 date of manufacture.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 80V072000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 80V072000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 80V072000?

NHTSA recall 80V072000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on June 9, 1980. It addresses: Wheels:disc:spider. The recall affects approximately 12,500 vehicles, with the defect involving the Wheels component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 80V072000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.