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Firestone Wheels recall
Recalled November 9, 1983 · NHTSA recall 83E018000 · Firestone
Remedy
WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED EITHER AT THE TRUCK MANUFACTURING PLANT, OR BY THE WHEEL MANUFACTURER.
Units
27 units
Description
THE RIM WAS NOT PROPERLY WELDED. FINAL WELD JOINING TWO PIECES WAS OMITTED AND ONLY A TACK WELD IS IN PLACE.
What to do
WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED EITHER AT THE TRUCK MANUFACTURING PLANT, OR BY THE WHEEL MANUFACTURER.
Product
Firestone FIRESTONE
Manufacturer(s)
FIRESTONE STEEL PROD. CO.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →