WheelsRecall 85V-166 · 1985 Federal Motors Federal

FEDERAL MOTORS INC. recall 85V-166 covers 10 1985 Federal Motors Federal for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 1985.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected101 model

ReportedDec 18, 1985Owners notified Dec 13, 1985

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 85V166000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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 to do

The fix

INSTALL PROPER WHEELS.

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

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Federal Motors Federal1985

Built from March 1, 1985 to December 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.