Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FEDERAL MOTORS
Model Of Vehicle
FEDERAL
Year
1985
Recall Campaign Number
85V166000
Component Description
Wheels
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Install Proper Wheels.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Federal Motors Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19850301
End Of Manufacture
19851201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
10
Date Owners Notified
19851213
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Federal Motors Inc.
Date Report Received
19851218
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
120