| Make : FEDERAL | Model : FEDERAL | Year : 1985 |
| Build Dates : 19850301 - 19851201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V166000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19851213 | Date Received by ODI: 19851218 | Date Added to Database: 19860114 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FEDERAL MOTORS INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FEDERAL MOTORS INC. | ||
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| Component: WHEELS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 10 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
INSTALL PROPER WHEELS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 120 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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