Recall 86E007000: Wheels, Rim

NHTSA recall 86E007000 · announced April 28, 1986 · Amer. Racing Equip · 256 units affected

The problem

WHEELS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120 DUE TO INCORRECT SIZE DESIGNATION. THE WHEEL IS MARKED 16 INCH INSTEAD OF 16 1/2 INCH. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF A 16 INCH TIRE IS MOUNTED ON THIS WHEEL, BEAD DAMAGE COULD OCCUR, CAUSING RAPID LOSS OF AIR WHICH MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL.

What to do

WHEELS WILL BE EXCHANGED FOR NEW WHEELS WITH THE CORRECT SIZE DESIGNATION.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS. SYSTEM: WHEEL/RIM, CAST ALUMINUM 16 1/2 X 8 1/4 INDY STYLE WHEELS, SERIES 110000.

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