1985 FEDERAL MOTORS FEDERAL

1985 FEDERAL MOTORS FEDERAL Recall Title: WHEELS

1985 FEDERAL MOTORS FEDERAL Recall Date: 1985-12-18

1985 FEDERAL MOTORS FEDERAL NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 85V166000

1985 FEDERAL MOTORS FEDERAL Recall Manufacturer: FEDERAL MOTORS INC.

1985 FEDERAL MOTORS FEDERAL Recall Component(s): WHEELS

1985 FEDERAL MOTORS FEDERAL Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 10

1985 FEDERAL MOTORS FEDERAL Recall Overview: INCORRECT BUDD WHEELS OF A LOWER THAN REQUIRED LOAD RATING WERE INSTALLED ON SOME TRUCKS. THE INSTALLATION OF THESE WHEELS CAUSES THE FIRE TRUCKS TO BE IN NONCOMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 120 AND MAY FAIL DURING USE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE LOW LOAD RATING WHEELS ARE INSTALLED THEY MAY BREAK DURING USE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. NOTE: TRUCKS SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL CORRECTIVE ACTION IS COMPLETED.

Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.

Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.

Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:

1985 FEDERAL MOTORS FEDERAL Recall Notes: SYSTEM: WHEEL RIMS, FMVSS 120.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS.