Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 85V166000

Wheels

FEDERAL MOTORS INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1985-12-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 85V166000

Wheels

Component
Wheels
Manufacturer
FEDERAL MOTORS INC.
Vehicles affected
10
Reported to NHTSA
1985-12-18
Owners notified
1985-12-13

Defect description

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.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL PROPER WHEELS.

Notes

SYSTEM: WHEEL RIMS, FMVSS 120.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
FEDERAL MOTORS Federal1985

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.