Recall 84E026000: Wheels, Hubcap/cover

NHTSA recall 84E026000 · announced November 26, 1984 · Firestone · 5,690 units affected

The problem

A SURFACE FLAW WHICH OCCURRED DURING MANUFACTURE OF THE WHEELS MAY LEAD TO A FOLD OR CRACK UNDER SEVERE LOADING OR EXTENDED USE.

What to do

WHEELS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY, WITHOUT CHARGE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS AND TRUCK TRAILERS.SYSTEM: WHEELS; TUBELESS ONE-PIECE ALUMINUM DUAL WHEELS, 15 INCH 24.5 X 8.25.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE CRACK MAY RESULT IN GRADUAL OR RAPID AIR LOSS,POSSIBLY CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

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