OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
83E018000
Wheels
Reported Nov 9, 1983 · FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER
Summary
THE RIM WAS NOT PROPERLY WELDED. FINAL WELD JOINING TWO PIECES WAS OMITTED AND ONLY A TACK WELD IS IN PLACE.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED EITHER AT THE TRUCK MANUFACTURING PLANT, OR BY THE WHEEL MANUFACTURER.
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.
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