Recall
Federal Motors Federal — 85V166000
NHTSA ID
85V166000
Make
Federal Motors
Model
Federal
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1985-12-18
Component
WHEELS
Units Affected
10
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
INSTALL PROPER WHEELS.