Recall 83E018000: Wheels

NHTSA recall 83E018000 · announced November 9, 1983 · Firestone · 27 units affected

The problem

THE RIM WAS NOT PROPERLY WELDED. FINAL WELD JOINING TWO PIECES WAS OMITTED AND ONLY A TACK WELD IS IN PLACE.

What to do

WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED EITHER AT THE TRUCK MANUFACTURING PLANT, OR BY THE WHEEL MANUFACTURER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: HEAVY TRUCKS; MANUFACTURED BY FORD MOTOR COMPANY.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEELS; DEMOUNTABLE ACCU-RIDE EXTRA SERVICE RIM, SIZE 22.5X 9.00 15 DEGREE DROP CENTER ONE PIECE TUBELESS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHEEL COULD SEPARATE, RESULTING IN RAPID LOSS OF AIRFROM THE TIRE. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

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