Recall 79E022000: Wheels

NHTSA recall 79E022000 · announced November 1, 1979 · Firestone · 829 units affected

The problem

THE INVOLVED WHEELS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THEN PASSENGER CARS". THESE WHEELS WERE INCORRECTLY STAMPED TO INDICATE SIZE 22.5 X 8.25 RATHER THAN 24.5 X 8.25.

What to do

DEALER WILL REMOVE IMPROPER STAMPING AND REPLACE WITH THE CORRECT STAMPING.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: WHEELS; ACCU-FORGE ALUMINUM WHEELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: INCORRECT WHEEL SIZE DESIGNATION COULD LEAD TO A SAFETYHAZARD IF TIRES ARE REPLACED WITH AN INCORRECT SIZE.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.