NHTSA Recall 85V166000
Filed by FEDERAL MOTORS INC.. Component: Wheels. Reported 1985-12-18. An estimated 10 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
INCORRECT BUDD WHEELS OF A LOWER THAN REQUIRED LOAD RATING WERE INSTALLED ON SOME TRUCKS. THE INSTALLATION OF THESE WHEELS CAUSES THE FIRE TRUCKS TO BE IN NONCOMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 120 AND MAY FAIL DURING USE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE LOW LOAD RATING WHEELS ARE INSTALLED THEY MAY BREAK DURING USE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. NOTE: TRUCKS SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL CORRECTIVE ACTION IS COMPLETED.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL PROPER WHEELS.
Notes
SYSTEM: WHEEL RIMS, FMVSS 120.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS.