Recall 84E005000: Wheels

NHTSA recall 84E005000 · announced March 13, 1984 · Firestone · 1,038 units affected

The problem

IMPROPER WELDING BETWEEN THE DISK AND RIM ALLOWS FATIGUE CRACKS AFTER EXTENDED USE.

What to do

WHEELS ARE BEING INSPECTED AND REPLACED WHERE NECESSARY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: LIGHT TRUCKS; REPLACEMENT PART ON FORD E250 AND E350 MODELS.SYSTEM: WHEELS; 16.5 X 6.75 DEGREE DROP CENTER ONE PIECE TUBELESS WHEELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: RIM AND TIRE ASSEMBLY MAY SEPARATE WITH LOSS OF AIR INTIRE AND RESULTANT LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. 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.