FEDERAL MOTORS FEDERAL 1985: WHEELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V166000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL MOTORS | FEDERAL | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1985-12-13 | 1985-12-18 | 1986-01-14 |
Production Dates: 1985-03-01 - 1985-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: FEDERAL MOTORS INC.
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 120
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.
INSTALL PROPER WHEELS.
SYSTEM: WHEEL RIMS, FMVSS 120.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS.
