Transport CanadaCritical
1978 FORD THUNDERBIRDTransport Canada Recall #1977105
The official notice
Defect
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TURBINE SPOKE CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS. THE CAST ALUMINUM WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN MANUFACTURED WITH LUG NUT COUNTERBORES OF INADEQUATE DEPTH SUCH THAT THE LUG NUT WILL NOT HAVE PROPER THREAD ENGAGEMENT. THIS MAY CAUSE THE LUG NUT TO LOOSEN RESULTING IN WHEEL SEPARATION.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
No remedy description available.
25 vehicles affectedUpdated June 10, 2026