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NHTSARecalled Dec 18, 1985 · #85V166000

WHEELS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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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.

Product details

Product
WHEELS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
FEDERAL MOTORS INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

INSTALL PROPER WHEELS.

View the official CPSC notice