Safety Recall NHTSA · 90V159000 Reported August 28, 1990

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Ford Motor Company · Wheels · 1,212 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
90V159000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Wheels
Vehicles Affected
1,212
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 28, 1990

Defect Summary

Wheels may contain cracks that could propogate in raised portion of wheel center.

Safety Consequence

Under severe duty, this could result in eventualseparation of wheel rim from center with loss of control and possibly acollision.

Corrective Action

Replace wheels with wheels of a revised design.

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 90V159000 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 90V159000

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

What is recall 90V159000?

NHTSA recall 90V159000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on August 28, 1990. It addresses: Wheels:disc:spider. The recall affects approximately 1,212 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 90V159000 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.